Manager, Construction Hunter & Central Coast

the original; Newcastle, Gosford; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle with private use

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service seeks a Manager, Construction Hunter & Central Coast to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering work health and safety services across the NSW construction sector. This senior role coordinates regulatory responses, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery from Newcastle or Gosford, with travel across the region.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory priorities while

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team delivering WHS services.
• Ability to lead regulatory responses and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership to drive a high performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Work a 38-hour week with after-hours Emergency Response Service.
• Provide salary package and tools including a vehicle (private use).
• Travel, work remotely and outside usual hours.
• Hold a NSW 'C' class driver's licence with a clean driving record.
• Undergo the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP).

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

WH&S knowledge

People management

Job description

Manager, Construction Hunter & Central Coast

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NSW Department of Customer Service provided pay range

This range is provided by NSW Department of Customer Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$159,573.00/yr - A$161,079.00/yr

Manager, Construction Hunter Central Coast (State Team Coordinator - Consent Award), SafeWork NSW

• Grade: State Team Coordinator (Consent Award)
• Salary: $159,573 - $161,079 + superannuation
• Duration: Ongoing
• Location: Newcastle or Gosford
• Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025 (9:59AM)

About the team

SafeWork NSW Construction directorate has a strategic approach to supporting a safe, healthy and productive construction industry in NSW. Construction provides a strong and consistent focus on building industry capability through strategic stakeholder engagement, evidence and risk‑based harm prevention initiatives, and proportionate and targeted regulator response to construction incidents and requests for service.

Ideal candidate

• This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic and agile leader with the ability to manage the activities of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of services and programs supporting work health and safety across the Construction sector in NSW.
• Ability to manage resources to deliver regulatory responses, services and programs
• Ability to lead and manage a team and support a high performing organisational culture
• Ability to identify and respond to emerging issues and risks
• Ability to deal with complex matters in a highly sensitive environment

Key attributes

• Ability to promote and influence the implementation of organisational direction and programs to external stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong Stakeholder Engagement skills across all levels
• Demonstrated ability to deal with complex matters, including National and State cross agency jurisdictions and working groups and other relevant key stakeholders
• Ability to provide strong leadership and direction to an evolving business unit culture within a dynamic and changing operating environment, while ensuring consistency with organisational and public sector values
• Ability to lead a business unit through innovative use of digital technologies to secure desired strategic outcomes
• Ability to effectively manage the functions and responsibilities of Inspectors as set out in the Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation
• Ability to represent SafeWork NSW through relevant media channels using the approved process when required
• High level oral and written communication skills
• A strong understanding of the Construction industry is preferred

In joining SafeWork NSW, you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to apply your experience with your passion for workplace health and safety.

You will

• Work a 38‑hour working week, including some weekends and participate in the After‑Hours Emergency Response Service
• Receive an attractive salary package along with the required tools of the trade, including a vehicle with access to private use (currently at a cost of approximately $227 per fortnight)
• Be able to access flexible working conditions within operational requirements
• Ability to travel, work remotely and out of usual business hours
• Hold a NSW 'C' class drivers' licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
• Undertake the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP). This intensive program is delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks, and extensive on‑job field training with regular travel throughout NSW.

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

Current SafeWork Inspector Employee's are not required to resubmit a copy of their driving record or demerit points as this is a requirement of the role.

Salary Grade Inspector Consent Award, State Team Coordinator, with the base salary for this role starting at $159,573 base plus superannuation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Other

Industries

Construction

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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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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