Salary: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Redfern, NSW

Job Category: Health Safety and Facilities

What We Do

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs. This is why our purpose, ‘to create belonging’ drives our commitment to build a team where diversity, inclusion and connection are at the heart of what we do.

As a leading not-for-profit community housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, we continue to invest in our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by our values – We Care, We Create, We Connect – we’ve built an inclusive workplace by caring for one another, creating and sharing new ideas, and connecting authentically every day, where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we connect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences. If this role excites you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your passion and potential matter.

Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive.

What We Offer

- Competitive package – 35-hour work week with competitive, above Award pay and 17% annual leave loading
- NFP salary packaging – Up to $15,900 tax‑free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
- High‑growth workplace – Real opportunities to grow your career with a focus on internal promotions, in‑house learning and development and study assistance support
- Health and wellbeing benefits - Corporate discounts with Flare for everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program,



access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave and 3 days bonus annual leave
- Agile and innovative work practices – Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern, well‑located offices close to public transport

Job Description

About the role and about you

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead our organisation‑wide safety strategy, governance and culture, ensuring our people can perform their work safely while continuing to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers. Reporting to the Director, Safety Operations, you will provide expert leadership and advice to senior leaders while driving SGCH's health and safety framework, compliance obligations and continuous improvement agenda. You'll lead a dedicated safety team and partner with leaders across the business to embed a strong and sustainable culture of safety.

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident and collaborative safety leader with a strong track record of influencing stakeholders, driving cultural change and delivering practical safety outcomes.

This is a permanent role, based at our Redfern office and requires regular travel to other SGCH office locations including Liverpool, Bonnyrigg and St Leonards.

Duties

- Lead and continuously improve SGCH's Health and Safety Management System.
- Lead, coach and develop the Safety Operations team.
- Provide expert WHS advice and support to the wider organisation, including developing and leading training.
- Oversee incident management, investigations and corrective actions.
- Drive WHS governance,



compliance and risk management activities.
- Leverage data insights report and improve safety performance.
- Conduct audits, inspections and proactive risk assessments.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and safe workplace culture.

How To Apply

If you're an experienced safety leader looking to make a genuine difference while shaping a strong safety culture across a values‑led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV by 9am Friday 31 July 2026 .

The recruitment process may include interviews and relevant skills or behavioural assessments with selection based on demonstrated merit against the roles criteria. Appointment is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, such as working rights, employment references from previous managers, a National Police Check, and a health assessment.

Please note we may establish a Talent Pool from this process.

If accessibility and adjustments are needed to apply for this role comfortably, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected. Please reach out to

Essential Criteria

Desired Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or substantial experience in Work Health & Safety, Risk, Compliance, Operations, or a related discipline within a service delivery environment.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, workers compensation, return‑to‑work programmes, and risk management frameworks, including psychosocial risk obligations.
- Demonstrated success leading WHS functions and teams, with accountability for risk management, incident investigations, contractor management, audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Highly developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, drive positive safety culture, and balance strategic priorities with operational outcomes.
- Holds a NSW Full Drivers License

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