Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• One role
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. plus super & leave loading

About the Opportunities

An exciting opportunity is now available for a strategic and proactive Manager WHS Compliance to join our team within the Department of Education. In this senior leadership role, you'll contribute to the safety and well-being of thousands of staff, students, and visitors across NSW schools and workplaces. If you're passionate about building a strong safety culture, leading compliance initiatives, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

We are offering a full-time ongoing position based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements and access to generous leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic, values-driven workplace.

About the role

The Manager WHS Compliance leads the design, development and implementation of policies and programs that support safe and healthy learning and working environments across the Department.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing WHS risk management programs, policies, and training resources.
• Preparing high-level reports and briefings for senior executive and government stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluating WHS performance against strategic objectives and compliance benchmarks.
• Overseeing financial and contractual performance within your business unit.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders and being a key escalation point for critical WHS matters and ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Building governance, communication and training frameworks that enhance WHS capability across the department.

This role is pivotal in strengthening our WHS strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a culture of safety across a large and diverse workforce.

For further information, please click here to view the role description

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in WHS compliance, risk management, or policy development at a senior level.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate performance data and translate insights into practical solutions.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience navigating complex issues and influencing across all levels of an organisation.
• A proven ability to manage large-scale programs, lead teams, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, and the ability to apply them in a school and corporate setting.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant qualifications in work health and safety or equivalent work history and experience
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the team, we want to hear from you!

Please attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

Closing date Sunday, 25th of May at 11:59 pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rose Gerardis, Director Strategy Governance and Compliance at [email protected] or on 0459 847 649.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.