Role title: Manager Electrical Assessment Team
Business unit/Organisation: Test Safe Australia
Location: Londonderry
Term: Ongoing

About the team:

Test Safe Australia sits within the Regulatory Capability and Harm Prevention stream of SafeWork NSW. There are 2 sites, the Londonderry campus provides a comprehensive range of testing, certification and auditing for electrical and mechanical equipment primarily used in the mining industry. The Thornleigh campus specialises in chemical analysis of a vast range of chemicals to which workers may be exposed to in the workplace.

The Electrical Assessment team comprises of 11 staff members including Senior Electrical Engineers, Engineers and Technical Officers. It is a NATA accredited facility and participates in the IECEx and JAS-ANZ schemes for certification of equipment used in hazardous atmospheres.

The role of the department is to test manufacturers equipment to the relevant standard, undertake quality audits of manufacturers premises and certify equipment for use within Australia under the above schemes.

About you

The ideal candidate will have qualifications as an Electrical Engineer with significant experience working within a testing and certification facility.

A focus on quality and accreditation with experience in NATA accreditation requirements and participation in the IECEx and JAS-ANZ schemes along with awareness of the standards that apply.

A leader with people management skills, financial acumen, positive stakeholder engagement and customer management skills.

Essential requirements

• Qualification as Electrical Engineer
• Satisfactory Criminal Record History Check
• NSW Drivers Licence

What we need from you

• Technical Knowledge: Possess expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and standards to ensure accurate and compliant assessments.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing team of electrical assessors to deliver quality results efficiently.
• Communicate Effectively: Convey technical information clearly and engage stakeholders through effective verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and contractors to align expectations and facilitate collaboration.
• Quality and Accreditation: Ensure all assessments meet rigorous quality standards and comply with relevant accreditation requirements.
• Resource Management: Optimize allocation of personnel, equipment, and budget to support seamless assessment operations.
• Reporting: Produce detailed and insightful reports that accurately reflect assessment outcomes and inform decision-making.

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).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

For role related enquiries please email Chris Bourke - [email protected]

Salary Grade ENGINEER 6, with the base salary for this role starting at $164,082 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Raji Subramanian via [email protected].

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: Friday 7th November 2025 (9:59 am)

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