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)

About the team

SafeWork NSWConstruction directorate has astrategic approach to supporting a safe, healthy and productive construction industryin NSW.Construction providesa strong and consistent focus on building industry capabilitythrough strategic stakeholder engagement,evidenceandrisk-basedharm preventioninitiatives, and proportionate and targeted regulator response to construction incidents and requests for service.

Ideal candidate:

• 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

In joining SafeWork NSW, you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to apply your experience with your passion for workplace health and safety. You will:

• Work a 38-hour working week, including some weekends and participate in the After-Hours Emergency Response Service
• Receive an attractive salary package along with the required tools of the trade, including a vehicle with access to private use (currently at a cost of approximately $227 per fortnight)
• Be able to access flexible working conditions within operational requirements

Essential requirements

• 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). This intensive program is delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks, and extensive on-the-job field training with regular travel throughout NSW. For more information clickhere.

How to Apply

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 fromService NSW
• A copy of your current demerit points fromService NSW

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

Current SafeWork Inspector Employee's 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)

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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.

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