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Manager, Construction Hunter & Central Coast

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NSW Department of Customer Service

NSW Department of Customer Service provided pay range This range is provided by NSW Department of Customer Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range A$159,573.00/yr - A$161,079.00/yr

Manager, Construction Hunter Central Coast (State Team Coordinator - Consent Award), SafeWork NSW

Grade:

State Team Coordinator (Consent Award)

Salary:

$159,573 - $161,079 + superannuation

Duration:

Ongoing

Location:

Newcastle or Gosford

Closing Date:

Monday 15th September 2025 (9:59AM)

About the team SafeWork NSW Construction directorate has a strategic approach to supporting a safe, healthy and productive construction industry in NSW. Construction provides a strong and consistent focus on building industry capability through strategic stakeholder engagement, evidence and risk‑based harm prevention initiatives, and proportionate and targeted regulator response to construction incidents and requests for service.

Ideal candidate

This chance would suit an enthusiastic and agile leader with the ability to manage the activities of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of services and programs supporting work health and safety across the Construction sector in NSW.

Ability to manage resources to deliver regulatory responses, services and programs

Ability to lead and manage a team and support a high performing organisational culture

Ability to identify and respond to emerging issues and risks





Ability to deal with complex matters in a highly sensitive environment

Key attributes

Ability to promote and influence the implementation of organisational direction and programs to external stakeholders

Demonstrated strong Stakeholder Engagement skills across all levels

Demonstrated ability to deal with complex matters, including National and State cross agency jurisdictions and working groups and other relevant key stakeholders

Ability to provide strong leadership and direction to an evolving business unit culture within a dynamic and changing operating environment, while ensuring consistency with organisational and public sector values

Ability to lead a business unit through innovative use of digital technologies to secure desired strategic outcomes

Ability to effectively manage the functions and responsibilities of Inspectors as set out in the Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation

Ability to represent SafeWork NSW through relevant media channels using the approved process when required

High level oral and written communication skills

A strong understanding of the Construction industry is preferred

In joining SafeWork NSW, you will be rewarded with a great opportunity to apply your experience with your passion for workplace health and safety.

You will

Work a 38‑hour working week,



including some weekends and participate in the After‑Hours Emergency Response Service

Receive an attractive salary package along with the required tools of the trade, including a vehicle with access to private use (currently at a cost of approximately $227 per fortnight)

Be able to access versatile working conditions within operational requirements

Ability to travel, work remotely and out of usual business hours

Hold a NSW 'C' class drivers' licence with a satisfactory protected driving record and a requirement to maintain the safe driving record throughout employment

Satisfactory criminal record check

Satisfactory medical assessment capacity regarding physical and psychological impacts of the inherent duties of the role

Undertake the 12-month New Inspector Training Program (NITP). This intensive program is delivered by our Registered Training Organisation and combines mandatory components of induction, class training, online learning, completion of set assessments and tasks, and extensive on‑job field training with regular travel throughout NSW.

A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

Current SafeWork Inspector Employee's are not required to resubmit a copy of their driving record or demerit points as this is a requirement of the role.

Salary Grade Inspector Consent Award, State Team Coordinator, with the base salary for this role starting at $159,573 base plus superannuation.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Consulting and Other

Industries Construction

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