Director TestSafe

Department of Customer Service; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeWork NSW is seeking a Director to lead TestSafe, guiding strategic direction and performance across a multidisciplinary team delivering accredited testing and certification services.

You will drive governance, risk management and quality assurance, oversee accreditation systems, and steward assets and budgets while building strong relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in complex operational or technical services.
• Strong governance, risk management and compliance capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and performance of TestSafe.
• Drive the delivery of trusted testing, certification and technical assurance services.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and quality assurance frameworks.
• Oversee accreditation systems and compliance with national and international standards.
• Provide stewardship of significant assets, resources and budgets.
• Build productive relationships with regulators, accreditation bodies and government agencies.
• Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a complex technical environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Regulatory affairs

Job description

Lead one of Australia's most respected testing, certification and technical assurance services

Ongoing, full-time - Public Service Senior Executive Band 1

Routine travel and office attendance at TestSafe’s Londonderry and Thornleigh premises and across Sydney and Parramatta is required

Total Remuneration Package starting from $255,301 incl. super

Help shape the future of technical assurance and safety

TestSafe plays a critical role in supporting safer workplaces and communities through trusted testing, certification and technical assurance services. As Director TestSafe, you will provide strategic leadership of a highly specialised organisation. You will lead a multidisciplinary workforce responsible for delivering accredited testing and certification services while ensuring strong governance, technical integrity, organisational sustainability and customer confidence.

In this role you will:

• Lead the strategic direction and performance of TestSafe
• Drive the delivery of trusted testing, certification and technical assurance services
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and quality assurance frameworks are maintained
• Oversee accreditation systems and compliance with national and international standards
• Provide stewardship of significant assets, resources and operational budgets
• Build productive relationships with regulators, accreditation bodies, government agencies and industry stakeholders
• Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a complex technical environment

What you'll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience leading complex operational or technical services
• Strong experience in organisational governance, risk management and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver organisational performance
• Experience managing significant budgets, assets and resources
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across government, industry and regulatory environments
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership style that builds capability, accountability and trust

Highly regarded (but not essential):

• Experience working within highly regulated or accredited environments
• Familiarity with quality management systems, accreditation frameworks and technical assurance processes

Ready to lead a highly specialised organisation with statewide impact? This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership, technical oversight and strategic influence in a role that directly contributes to safer workplaces and stronger regulatory outcomes.

Why join SafeWork NSW?

• Saving lives and preventing workplace harm
• Delivering modern, risk-based regulation
• Supporting regional communities and businesses
• Building strong partnerships to improve safety outcomes
• Creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 [11:59pm]

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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