Operational Environment & Safety Manager at Transport for NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WHS Experience, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Operational Safety, Cultural Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Safety Awareness, Training Development, Induction Programs

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

You want to create a supportive culture where people perform and grow beyond their job. You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day. In this role, you'll: In this role you will lead the development and monitoring of safety and environmental objectives, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation while proactively managing risk. You will manage accredited management systems, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and drive cultural change by promoting accountability and best practice across the business. A key focus will be developing and facilitating training and capability-building programs, conducting audits and inspections, and maintaining strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The role is based at the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with an expectation to attend the office on most days. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack. About you You will bring practical, hands-on WHS experience gained within an infrastructure or transport related environment, with the ability to engage effectively with frontline staff and foster a positive safety culture. Skilled in regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational safety, you can identify gaps and lead corrective actions to ensure safe and sustainable outcomes. Your engaging leadership approach enables you to influence cultural change through stakeholder engagement and the promotion of safety and environmental awareness across diverse teams. With experience in developing and delivering targeted training and induction programs, you are able to build workforce capability and support the adoption of safe work practices. While not essential, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be highly regarded. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options. This is an in-person, on-site role. What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now! Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 6th October 2025. For more information about this role, please contact LUCY.BROPHY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Lead the development and monitoring of safety and environmental objectives while ensuring compliance with standards and legislation. Manage accredited management systems and drive cultural change by promoting accountability and best practices across the business.