Manager, Construction Hunter

Manager, Construction Hunter & Central Coast (State Team Coordinator - Consent Award), SafeWork NSW

Grade: State Team Coordinator (Consent Award) Salary: $159,573 - $161,079 + superannuation

Duration: Ongoing

Location: Newcastle or Gosford

Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025 (9:59AM)

SafeWork NSW Construction directorate has a strategic approach to supporting a safe, healthy and productive construction industry in NSW. Construction provides a strong and consistent focus on building industry capability through strategic stakeholder engagement, evidence and risk-based harm prevention initiatives, and proportionate and targeted regulator response to construction incidents and requests for service.

• This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic and agile leader with the ability to manage the activities of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of services and programs supporting work health and safety across the Construction sector in NSW.
• Ability to manage resources to deliver regulatory responses, services and programs
• Ability to lead and manage a team and support a high performing organisational culture
• Ability to identify and respond to emerging issues and risks
• Ability to deal with complex matters in a highly sensitive environment
• Strong communication skills
• Key attributes:

• Ability to promote and influence the implementation of organisational direction and programs to external stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong Stakeholder Engagement skills across all levels
• Demonstrated ability to deal with complex matters, including National and State cross agency jurisdictions and working groups and other relevant key stakeholders
• Ability to provide strong leadership and direction to an evolving business unit culture within a dynamic and changing operating environment, while ensuring consistency with organisational and public sector values
• Ability to lead a business unit through innovative use of digital technologies to secure desired strategic outcomes
• Ability to effectively manage the functions and responsibilities of Inspectors as set out in the Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation
• Ability to represent SafeWork NSW through relevant media channels using the approved process when required
• High level oral and written communication skills
• A strong understanding of the Construction industry is preferred

• Ability to travel, work remotely and out of usual business hours
• Hold a NSW C class drivers' licence with a satisfactory safe driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role
• Undertake the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP)

To start your journey towards joining our team please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages), indicating the role you are applying for and what you would bring to this role, including demonstrated examples. Your application should also include a copy of your current online driving record from Service NSW and a copy of your current demerit points from Service NSW. A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

Current SafeWork Inspector Employees are not required to resubmit a copy of their driving record or demerit points as this is a requirement of the role.

Salary Grade Inspector Consent Award, State Team Coordinator, with the base salary for this role starting at $159,573 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 15th September 2025 (9:59AM)

Careers at Department of Customer Service: A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace. The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.