Are you a human-centred safety leader ready to make a big impact? Do you bring deep expertise in safety and wellbeing - and the heart to lead culture change with empathy and influence? Unleash your passion with Gippsland Water!
**_Competitive Remuneration Package including private use vehicle_**
**Our organisation**
We're more than water - we're a trusted part of Gippsland's future. Gippsland Water provides essential services to more than 164,000 people across 43 towns in regional Victoria. Our people are committed to delivering for our customers, protecting our environment, and strengthening our region.
We're proud of our robust values-based culture and the flexibility, connection and purpose we offer our team. Whether you're based in the office, out in the field, or somewhere in between, you'll join a workplace that invests in you.
**The role**
As Manager Safety and Wellbeing, you will lead Gippsland Water's safety and wellbeing strategy, systems, and culture. Reporting to the General Manager People and Customer, this is a highly visible and strategic leadership position with strong engagement across the Board, Executive and senior leaders.
You will shape the future of safety at Gippsland Water by:
- Delivering a fit-for-purpose safety management system
- Leading a high-performing team with empathy and clarity
- Embedding safe systems of work and psychosocial risk management
- Driving safety leadership and cultural uplift initiatives
- Championing wellbeing as core to organisational performance
This is a rare opportunity to influence from the inside out - helping an organisation with deep community roots to evolve into a model of safety leadership in the water sector.
**About You**
You are a values-driven leader who combines strategic thinking with a collaborative, people-first approach. You know that safe workplaces are built on trust, engagement, and strong systems.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Extensive experience leading safety, health and wellbeing functions in complex or high-risk settings
- A strong track record delivering safety culture and system improvements
- The ability to influence with credibility across executives, regulators, and operational teams
- A passion for developing people and creating inclusive, empowered cultures
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Safety, Risk, Human Factors, Psychology, or similar)
Experience with enterprise safety systems, psychosocial hazard management, or public sector/regulatory engagement will be highly regarded.
**Why Gippsland Water?**
We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and community-focused work culture
- Supportive leadership and genuine professional development
- Opportunities to shape strategic outcomes at a whole-of-organisation level
**How to apply**
To discuss this opportunity, contact **Michael Crane, General Manager People and Customer, on 0448 501 623**.
Applications close **Sunday 17 August 2025**.
**To apply, please submit a cover letter (max 500 words) outlining why your skills and experience make you the right fit for this role, along with your resume.
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