Regional North Director of Operations & Safety

SafeWork NSW; Australia; Remote; AUD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeWork NSW is seeking an experienced executive leader to oversee regional regulatory operations across the Regional North, guiding a broad portfolio of inspections, audits, education and enforcement activities. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and influence government stakeholders to improve workplace safety outcomes.

The role demands strategic leadership, risk management, and strong collaboration with industry and communities to deliver safer workplaces across NSW.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience with operational delivery at scale.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance or enforcement environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government and industry.
• Ability to use data and risk insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional regulatory operations across a dispersed area.
• Drive risk-based compliance and harm prevention programs.
• Oversee inspections, audits, education and enforcement.
• Build partnerships with industry, agencies and communities.
• Respond to emerging risks and complex operational issues.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Regulatory delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Risk insights

People management

Job description

SafeWork NSW is seeking an experienced executive leader to oversee regional regulatory operations across the Regional North, guiding a broad portfolio of inspections, audits, education and enforcement activities. You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and influence government stakeholders to improve workplace safety outcomes.

The role demands strategic leadership, risk management, and strong collaboration with industry and communities to deliver safer workplaces across NSW.