Program Manager - Silica, SafeWork NSW
Grade: Clerk 11/12
Salary Range: $149,739 - $173,174 + superannuation and leave loading
Term: Temporary until December 31st 2025
Location: Gosford/Parramatta
Closing Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025 (9:59AM)
About the team
Specialist Harm Prevention Directorate provides technical leadership and delivers regulatory services to improve workplace health and safety in the specialised areas of asbestos & demolition, occupational health & environment, engineering, infrastructure & renewables and silica. Reporting to the Director of Specialist Harm Prevention, this role manages major priority initiatives and strategies for the SafeWork NSW Silica Program. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced program leader to help drive forward safety in NSW workplaces. You will be working with a variety of teams including technical specialist, operations, WHS policy and shared services to deliver positive workplace safety outcomes in NSW.
Your responsibilities will include:
- High level stakeholder relationships, including with other government and non-government agencies
- Coordinate the SafeWork NSW (SWNSW) Silica Program delivery
- Contribution to the SWNSW Regulatory Priority “Exposure to Hazardous Substances” as outlined in the SWNSW Annual Regulatory Statement and aligns to the SWNSW Strategic Plan 2024-2029
- Establish systems and provide oversight for any parliamentary response such as Budget estimates, House Folder Notes, Ministerial/media correspondence and reporting
- Work with SWNSW and other agency teams to drive the operational and awareness activities
- In conjunction with technical specialists, provide SWNSW representation for any National or interjurisdictional committees.
About you
- Ability to balance competing demands
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-driven, and curious in your approach to better understand the issues and stakeholders we work with
- Preferred experience collaborating with technical specialists in delivering programs of work to the community.
What we need from you
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.
For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact Ryan Tinker via Ryan.Tinker@safework.nsw.gov.au
Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149739 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au.
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: 19th August 2025 (9:59AM)
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