Safety Health & Wellbeing Manager

At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our customers, our environment, and our employees. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer experiences drives us forward in delivering vital services and protecting our iconic waterways. Join us as our Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Manager!

The Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Manager will oversee safety and wellbeing initiatives for management teams and employees, mentor and manage a small team of Safety Advisors, and spearhead improvements in safety performance while ensuring alignment with operational safety standards and business objectives.

What You’ll Do

Cultivate a culture of safety, health and wellbeing and elevate the engagement of your stakeholders through developing trusting relationships and demonstrating superior visible safety leadership.

Work collaboratively within a team of highly capable and respected safety professionals to solve key safety and wellbeing problems, together.

Champion the SHW Team, highlighting its importance and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Offer guidance and leadership to direct reports, emphasising priority on value driven activities.

Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver services that comply with WHS regulations and align with key safety initiatives.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive change to enhance service quality and effectiveness.

Your experience and qualifications:

You hold a formal tertiary qualification in safety, preferably a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

You have 7-10 years of experience managing safety in utilities, manufacturing, distribution or large capital projects.

You bring expertise in implementing and managing safety management systems.

You possess senior management experience with a proven track record in leading, motivating, and mentoring teams.

You excel in consultation, negotiation, and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You demonstrate a results-oriented approach, with a strategic mindset and ability to influence key decision-makers.

You actively contribute to collaboration, people development, and change leadership, enhancing stakeholder experiences and safety outcomes.

You’re an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Monday 27th January at 11:59pm AEST 

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact hayley.williams@sydneywater.com.au for any further information. 

Please note, internally this role is known as Safety Health & Wellbeing Business Partner, which the JD reflects.

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. 

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.  

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.