Director Testsafe

Safework Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeWork NSW is seeking a Director TestSafe to provide strategic leadership of a highly specialised organisation delivering accredited testing and certification services. You will ensure governance, risk management and regulatory compliance while stewarding budgets and assets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, build relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders, and shape safety outcomes across NSW through modern, risk-based regulation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership

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

We’re seeking an accomplished executive leader who can successfully lead a specialised service delivery organisation while balancing technical excellence, commercial awareness and public value.

You will 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.

SafeWork NSW is the state's work health and safety regulator, working to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illness.

As part of SafeWork NSW's leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping regulatory outcomes across Northern NSW while contributing to the organisation's broader transformation as a modern, intelligence-led regulator.

You’ll be part of an organisation committed to:

• 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: Midnight, Tuesday 3rd November 2026