Regional North Ops Director - Safety & Compliance

Department of Customer Service; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeWork NSW, the NSW work health and safety regulator, seeks an executive leader to oversee regulatory operations in the Regional North area. You will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering inspections, audits and harm prevention across major coastal and regional communities, guiding safety initiatives and ensuring high performance across offices.

You will travel regularly to Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Narrabri and nearby communities, with attendance at central

Responsibilities

• Lead regional regulatory operations across a diverse and geographically dispersed area
• Drive risk-based, intelligence-led compliance and harm prevention programs
• Oversee proactive inspections, audits, education and enforcement activities
• Build strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, worker representatives and regional communities
• Respond to emerging risks, complex operational issues and priority workplace safety challenges
• Influence strategic regulatory outcomes through collaboration across SafeWork NSW and partner agencies
• Lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive, accountable and inclusive culture
• Provide authoritative advice on operational, regulatory and workplace safety matters to senior leaders and government stakeholders

Job description

SafeWork NSW, the NSW work health and safety regulator, seeks an executive leader to oversee regulatory operations in the Regional North area. You will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering inspections, audits and harm prevention across major coastal and regional communities, guiding safety initiatives and ensuring high performance across offices.

You will travel regularly to Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Narrabri and nearby communities, with attendance at central