Job Type: Full-time

Lead regulatory operations across our Regional North directorate and help create safer, healthier workplacesOngoing, full-time – Public Service Senior Executive Band 1Ability to choose work location across multiple office locations including Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Narrabri, TamworthRegular travel across the Regional North office locations is required, including attendance at offices and operational worksites. The role also requires routine attendance at SafeWork NSW's central offices in Haymarket and Parramatta.Total Remuneration Package starting from $255,301, including superannuation.Lead where safety, compliance and community outcomes intersectEvery worker deserves to return home safely.As Director Operations (Regional North), you will lead SafeWork NSW's regulatory presence across our Regional North areas overseeing a large and diverse portfolio of education, compliance and harm prevention activities. The region spans major coastal and regional areas, including Gosford, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Ballina, Tamworth, Narrabri and surrounding communities, requiring strong leadership across a broad and diverse operating environment.You will guide multidisciplinary teams delivering inspections, audits, compliance initiatives and targeted interventions across a broad range of industries and workplace risks.This is a significant executive leadership role where you will combine operational excellence,



regulatory leadership and strategic influence to drive safer workplaces and stronger compliance outcomes across the region.In this role you will:Lead regional regulatory operations across a diverse and geographically dispersed areaDrive risk-based, intelligence-led compliance and harm prevention programsOversee proactive inspections, audits, education and enforcement activitiesBuild strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, worker representatives and regional communitiesRespond to emerging risks, complex operational issues and priority workplace safety challengesInfluence strategic regulatory outcomes through collaboration across SafeWork NSW and partner agenciesLead and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive, accountable and inclusive cultureProvide authoritative advice on operational, regulatory and workplace safety matters to senior leaders and government stakeholdersWhat you'll bringWe're seeking an experienced executive leader who can deliver results in complex operational environments and lead large teams through change and competing priorities.You will bring:Proven senior leadership experience with responsibility for operational delivery at scaleStrong experience leading teams in regulatory, compliance, enforcement,



operational or service delivery environmentsExceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across government, industry and community sectorsDemonstrated ability to use data, intelligence and risk insights to inform decision‐makingExperience leading through complexity, managing competing priorities and allocating resources effectivelyA collaborative leadership style that builds trust, accountability and performanceHighly regarded (but not essential):Experience within a regulator, compliance or enforcement agencyExperience leading geographically dispersed teamsKnowledge of risk-based regulatory frameworks, compliance programs or harm prevention initiativesReady to make a impact?This is a rare prospect to lead large-scale regulatory operations while delivering meaningful outcomes for workers, businesses and communities across our Regional North areasSafeWork NSW is the state's work health and safety regulator, working to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illness.As part of SafeWork NSW's leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping regulatory outcomes across Northern NSW while contributing to the organisation's broader transformation as a modern, intelligence‐led regulator.You'll be part of an organisation committed to:Saving lives and preventing workplace harmDelivering modern, risk‐based regulationSupporting regional communities and businessesBuilding strong partnerships to improve safety outcomesCreating an inclusive and high‐performing workplaceClosing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 3rd November 2026

📌 Director Operations - Regional North (Gold Coast)
🏢 SafeWork NSW
📍 Gold Coast