CCLHD - Project Manager, Health & Safety Systems and Compliance Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time till September 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 Per Annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ612444
Applications Close: Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11.59pm

Are you a strategic thinker and systems leader ready to influence the future of health and safety across a complex, high-impact healthcare environment?

Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as our Project Manager – Health & Safety Systems and Compliance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the health, safety, and wellbeing culture of one of NSW’s most dynamic healthcare districts.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our district-wide health and safety systems. You will manage high-impact projects, align frameworks with evolving legislation and ISO 45001 standards, and collaborate across clinical and operational teams to embed a proactive, safety-first mindset at all levels.

This is your opportunity to:

Champion innovation in health, safety & wellbeing across a complex healthcare environment.
Shape systems that meet and exceed WHS legislative and ISO 45001 standards.
Drive cultural change, empowering leaders and frontline staff to create a safer, healthier workplace for all.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

A degree in Work Health & Safety or extensive experience in WHS or risk management within a large, complex organisation—experience in the healthcare sector is a plus.
A proven ability to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS systems aligned with WHS legislation, ISO 45001, and international standards.
Demonstrated success in embedding safety and compliance into operational frameworks and leading district-wide health and safety strategies.
Strong skills in risk management, including the design and implementation of WHS policies and procedures that proactively address operational and preventative risks.
The ability to analyse complex WHS data, identify emerging risks, and drive strategic, evidence-based improvements across diverse stakeholder groups.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need more information?
Lana Hogno
Phone: 0407 590 895
Email: Lana.Hogno@health.nsw.gov.au

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.  

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

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