About The Role
This is a newly established role reflecting a strengthened focus on safety, accountability and assurance across VSBA's growing infrastructure portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, Project Delivery, the Senior Safety Manager – Infrastructure Programs provides strategic leadership on safety governance, assurance and performance. The role works closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure VSBA meets its legislative obligations and demonstrates strong due diligence. Operating across a complex portfolio, including contractor-delivered works in live school and early childhood environments, the role will establish and continuously improve systems and frameworks that support safe delivery. A key focus is embedding a practical and consistent approach to safety across VSBA, strengthening capability, supporting informed decision‐making and building a positive, sustainable safety culture.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead the design and continuous improvement of safety systems, governance and controls
* Translate legislative requirements into practical, fit‐for‐purpose processes
* Strengthen officer due diligence capability, including at senior leadership level
* Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director and ELT on safety risk and accountability
* Lead assurance activities, including audits, reviews and performance reporting
* Drive continuous improvement using insights from incidents, risks and data
* Build capability and shared understanding of safety responsibilities
* Partner across VSBA, the Department and delivery partners to deliver consistent safety outcomes
About You
You bring a practical, context‐aware approach to safety and focus on embedding it into how work is done. You can interpret complex environments and influence through systems, governance and capability, creating approaches that are sustainable and effective.
You Will Also Bring
* Strategic thinking with a practical delivery focus
* Sound judgement in complex, high-accountability environments
* Strong executive communication and influence
* Experience building capability and driving cultural change
* A collaborative, relationship-focused approach
* A commitment to continuous improvement and learning
Desirable Qualifications And Experience
* Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in safety, construction or related fields
* Experience designing and improving safety systems and governance frameworks
* Experience applying legislative requirements in complex environments
* Experience advising senior leaders on safety risk and obligations
* Experience in infrastructure, construction or asset-intensive environments
* Experience leading assurance, audit or compliance activities
* Strong stakeholder engagement experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The department is an equal opportunity employer.
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