Safety Systems Lead

16 hours ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Water Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Location: Geelong
  • Statuses: Flexible; Full time

About the role

  • Strategic systems focussed leadership role
  • Community values centric organisation
  • Flexible and supportive working options

Are you an emerging safety leader, looking to take the next step in your career journey? Are you a guru managing safety systems and compliance? If so, read on…

As the Safety Systems Lead, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's safety management systems and protocols across all operational areas. You will lead a team of safety professionals and work closely with various departments to ensure that safety standards and regulations are met, and that we are consistently improving our safety practices.

This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of safety within the organization and supporting our commitment to operational excellence. Leading a small and cohesive team, the Safety Systems Lead will ensure the team is well supported, developed and engaged.

Providing ownership of the safety systems that underpin our Beyond Zero focus, you will bring influence to key stakeholders on a policy and process that keep our employees safe, through investigations, incident review and training.

  • Position Description

About you

With leadership experience, you can see the strategic vision come to life by coaching and mentoring your team. You will have a sound understanding of safety, risk and compliance regulations, capable of communicating to a diverse set of stakeholders.

You will be passionate about the wellbeing of others, ensuring staff feel supported in an environment where safety is the most important consideration.

Your qualifications in health and safety, coupled with your practical experience in similar roles will see you flourish in this role. You will be supported by a high performing team as your career in safety continues to grow.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we're a pivotal player in the region's ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we're always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We're learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Enquiries to Jen Falco, Head of Safety, on

Applications close Sunday, 16 November 2025.

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