Safety Manager Systems and Programs

Job Details; Newcastle; Hybrid; ZAR 1 677 000 - 1 941 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in NSW is seeking a Safety Systems and Reporting Manager to lead WHS strategies and teams to ensure compliance with safety legislation. This role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders, oversight of WHS systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related disciplines. The position supports a hybrid working model and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of WHS legislation, systems, and best practices.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Passion for emerging WHS trends and innovative solutions.
• Expertise in building partnerships and consulting effectively.
• Meticulous approach to compliance reporting.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of WHS strategies and culture.
• Develop and coordinate WHS reporting using dashboards.
• Manage WHS incident reporting systems.
• Review and maintain Corporate WHS documentation.
• Partner with business units to manage WHS risks.
• Deliver expert solutions on WHS system issues.
• Collaborate to foster a high-performance WHS culture.
• Lead and develop a high-performing WHS team.

Skills

Expert WHS Knowledge

Influencing & Negotiation Skills

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Collaboration & Consultation

Attention to Detail

Leadership Capability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Ongoing full‑time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW; hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience: $149,739 – $173,174 (superannuation)

The Safety Systems and Reporting Manager leads a team of WHS professionals and partners to effectively manage by providing a range of specialist services that support the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety systems and governance while ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead WHS Strategy & Culture – Drive the implementation of WHS strategies, programmes and management systems, embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation.
• Reporting & Insights – Develop and coordinate executive‑level WHS reporting using performance dashboards, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• System Oversight – Manage WHS incident reporting systems and dashboards, ensuring smooth administration and effective relationships with service providers.
• Policy & Training Development – Review and maintain Corporate WHS documentation, procedures and frameworks; oversee the development of corporate‑level WHS training and induction content.
• Risk & Incident Management – Partner with business units to manage WHS risks, oversee incident management and build capability to prevent recurrence.
• Expert Advice & Innovation – Deliver expert solutions on WHS system issues; research emerging trends and implement innovative safety improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to foster a high‑performance WHS culture and empower leadership behaviours.
• Team Leadership – Lead and develop a high‑performing WHS team through clear objectives, coaching and capability building.

About You

• Expert WHS Knowledge – Solid understanding of WHS legislation, systems and best practice solutions to drive a sustainable high‑performance safety culture.
• Influencing & Negotiation Skills – Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, champion WHS initiatives and model the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and discretion.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Passion for staying ahead of emerging WHS trends and implementing innovative solutions.
• Collaboration & Consultation – Expertise in building partnerships and consulting effectively across all levels.
• Attention to Detail – Meticulous approach to compliance reporting and documentation.
• Leadership Capability – Ability to lead, coach and develop teams to achieve organisational WHS objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience overseeing similar role responsibilities within a WHS team.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and Australian standards.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable, reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment, managing the NSW National Park estate, its rich biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note that to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Temporary and casual roles require a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Monday 1 December 2025 at 11:55 PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paul Martyn.

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