Manager Safety

Bankstown, New South Wales

Description
Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a space that truly matters. At CBCity, safety, wellbeing and risk are not just about compliance – they're culture. Heading up this unit, you will work in close partnership with the CEO and executive team to shape the next chapter of our strategic journey. You will lead a high performing unit, delivering our Safety & Wellbeing Strategy, Risk Strategy and Insurance Roadmap, and be supported from the top down to bring fresh thinking, continuous improvement and bold leadership to a workforce of 1600 people across office, customer facing and operational sites.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Lead a high-performing team with vision, integrity and accountability.
• Drive strategic delivery of safety, risk and insurance initiatives.
• Inspire and influence leaders and teams to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, workers compensation, governance and legislative obligations.
• Strengthen enterprise risk maturity and insurance portfolio performance.
• Champion data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Proven leadership in safety and/or enterprise risk within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Demonstrated success implementing strategic safety, wellbeing and risk initiatives.
• Experience managing psychosocial risk and wellbeing programs.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at
$142K to $214K (M2) + 12% super.
Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration package including vehicle allowance and 5 weeks annual leave.
• Permanent full-time role with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• A chance to make a real impact on the wellbeing and safety of our people.
• Strong executive support and investment in your ongoing leadership journey and professional development.
• Access to our health and wellbeing program offerings.

For more information, please contact
Simone Robards
at

You Will Need To Submit Your Application Via The 'Apply' Button Below And Create a Login Using Your Email Address And Upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 27 October 2025.
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the
Talent Management Team
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Successful applicants may be required to undertake a
Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check
in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an
Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa
with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

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