Senior Safety, Risk & Assurance Leader

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking an experienced Safety, Risk and Assurance Manager to lead department-wide safety risk and assurance frameworks, reporting to the Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. You will drive governance, compliance and mature safety culture across the organisation.

You will develop and implement assurance programs, oversee risk management practices and provide expert advice to support informed decisions across a large,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safety risk management, assurance, governance or compliance within a large/complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, standards and best practice.
• Experience developing and embedding safety risk and assurance frameworks in a large organisation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across diverse functions.
• Experience leading assurance activities, audits or verification programs; Lead Auditor qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of safety risk and assurance frameworks across the department.
• Oversee safety risk management practices and assurance programs; provide expert advice for decision-making.
• Influence executive leaders and business groups to strengthen safety governance and drive improvements.
• Support a mature safety culture across metropolitan, regional and remote locations.
• Report to the Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing and collaborate with WHS professionals.

Skills

WHS risk management

Safety governance

Audits & verification

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Leadership & people management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking an experienced Safety, Risk and Assurance Manager to lead department-wide safety risk and assurance frameworks, reporting to the Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. You will drive governance, compliance and mature safety culture across the organisation.

You will develop and implement assurance programs, oversee risk management practices and provide expert advice to support informed decisions across a large,