Director, Safety and Security (Health Manager Level 5)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 40 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $173,345 - $193,906 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown
Requisition ID: REQ656566
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the top-performing local health districts in New South Wales. We provide health services that support the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 residents living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We look after the work health and safety of over 12,000 people in our district. Join the team at one of Australia’s leading public health organisations!
About the Role
The People & Culture Team is undergoing transformation and this is a brand-new position that you can make your own. The Director, Safety & Security provides strategic leadership and governance of work health and safety, security services and safety risk management across Sydney Local Health District.
The role leads the development and implementation of district wide safety frameworks, policies and programs that strengthen organisational safety culture, ensures legislative compliance and supports safe, secure environments for staff, patients and visitors. The Director works in partnership with facility executives and service leaders to ensure safety systems effectively support service delivery across the District.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Extensive and contemporary knowledge of work health and safety legislation, regulatory frameworks and organisational risk management.
- Proven ability to provide strategic advice and influence senior leaders on safety governance and organisational risk.
- Highly effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, including with regulators and trades unions.
To be considered for the role, please address the targeted questions below in your application.
- Describe a time you led the implementation of a work health and safety management system across a large and complex organisation. What approach did you take and how did you mature the model?
- How do you ensure effective governance and compliance with WHS legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple sites and services in an ever-developing external environment.
Security Master Licence No. 410428317
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
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For enquiries, please contact Paula Williscroft on 0476 838 910 or via email at Paula.Williscroft@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 30 April 2026
Tentative interview date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
