Occupational Safety Specialist and Department Head | Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This leadership role at the DGUV Academy in Dresden focuses on shaping the future of occupational safety and health. As the Head of Department for Inspector Training and Safety Specialist Curriculum Development, you will lead a dedicated team, manage personnel deployment, and oversee budget planning and monitoring. Your daily responsibilities include the conceptual design and further development of educational programs for supervisory personnel and safety specialists, integrating digital learning environments. You will also initiate and lead interdisciplinary research and development projects, providing expert consultancy to professional associations and accident insurance funds. This position is ideal for an experienced leader with a background in engineering or natural sciences who wants to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application in workplace safety. The role offers high social impact, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and a transparent salary structure based on public service-style collective agreements.