City of Sydney

Executive Manager Safety & Wellbeing

Sydney CBD

Work Health & Safety/Work Health & Safety/People Performance & Technology

Full Time/Permanent

$217,830.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Step into your next role where your leadership will shape workplace safety and wellbeing and drive meaningful change in one of the world’s most vibrant global cities.  As the Executive Manager Safety and Wellbeing, you’ll report to the Executive Director People, Performance and Technology and guide a dedicated team to deliver strategic initiatives that ensure our people thrive in a physically and psychologically safe workplace.

In this role, you will set the strategic direction for workplace health, safety and wellbeing across a diverse organisation. Partner with senior leaders to develop innovative strategies to deliver achieve best practice solutions to work health and safety issues. You will lead our workers compensation and injury management teams to ensure that we deliver a person-centred and supportive experience for our people and ensure we meet the legislative requirements of our self-insurer licence.

What You Will Do

•    develop and implement work health, safety and wellbeing strategies for the organisation
•    lead and mentor a skilled team of safety, workers compensation and allied health professionals
•    partner with divisions to deliver advice and solutions for work health and safety, wellbeing, workers compensation and injury management
•    use data-driven insights to identify trends, recommend strategies, and guide impactful decisions

We're Looking For Someone With

•    tertiary qualifications in work health and safety 
•    proven experience in delivering high-quality whole of workplace health, safety and wellbeing programs to address emerging and complex issues
•    strong expertise in workers compensation and injury management in a self-insured environment
•    outstanding communication and negotiation skills, enabling you to build trust and influence at all levels. 

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 24 March 2025.

For more information, contact Paulette Sutherland, Executive Director People Performance & Technology on 02 9265 9838.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.