Work Health Safety Assurance Manager (Health Manager Lvl 4) – Construction and Engineering – Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service – Eastern Campus, Liverpool
Position Classification: Health Manager – Level 4
Remuneration: $147,653.00 – $175,917.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ
Application Close Date: 11/01/2026
Interview Date Range: 14/01/2026 – 21/01/2026
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About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking a capable Work Health and Safety (WHS) Assurance Manager to lead strategic improvements in workplace safety across a complex and evolving health environment. This role is central to embedding a proactive, systems‑based approach to WHS that supports safer outcomes for staff, patients and the broader community.
Operating within the WHS Unit and in close partnership with Capital Works and Infrastructure, the position delivers assurance functions across a broad portfolio, from construction and engineering to corporate services and digital infrastructure. It's a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, driving compliance, innovation and continuous improvement in health and safety.
Responsibilities
* Lead risk assessments, site inspections, Safety in Design reviews and work permit operations (e.g., confined spaces, working at heights) to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
* Provide expert advice and operational oversight on WHS matters, maintaining a systems‑based approach across all projects and operational environments.
* Develop and implement NSW Health WHS frameworks, policies, and procedures to align with legislative requirements and best practice.
* Support project teams and people leaders with practical guidance, training and reporting, fostering a proactive safety culture.
* Manage WHS data systems, analyse trends and escalates risks to senior leadership as required.
* Align health and safety initiatives with broader LHD and NSW Health strategies, ensuring consistency and compliance across the portfolio.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in WHS and/or extensive professional experience in construction WHS.
* Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Proven ability to manage contractor WHS in high‑risk environments.
* Skilled in developing and implementing WHS systems, training programmes, inspections and audits.
Role Requirements
* Valid Australian C‑Class driver's licence (NSW licence required within 3 months if from another state).
* Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
* Compliance with NSW Health immunisation policies.
* Flexible availability for site visits and inspections during standard business hours.
* Travel across the district required.
Additional Information
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we honour and support differences. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to a child‑safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. Existing staff and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously and act to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Qualified candidates will be in a salary packing arrangement and have access to gym memberships and corporate wellbeing programmes.
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