CareerPlan

Safety Risk and Assurance Manager

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$154k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead safety assurance, influence organisational risk, and help create safer workplaces across NSW for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Role type

Senior WHS Manager (Safety, Risk and Assurance)

Builds

Department-wide safety assurance programs and mature safety governance frameworks

Domain

Public sector / Occupational Health and Safety (WHS)

Required skills

Safety risk management, assurance frameworks, WHS legislation compliance, audit leadership, stakeholder influence, strategic planning, analytical problem solving

Preferred skills

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification, experience with WHS Due Diligence frameworks

Technologies

ISO 45001, WHS management systems

Responsibilities

Develop and implement safety risk and assurance frameworks, oversee safety risk management practices, lead assurance activities and audits, provide expert advice to senior leadership, drive compliance and safety culture improvements

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership