Randstad is recruiting a General Manager Safety on behalf of a leading government entity responsible for developing a major national transport network. This strategic role is appointed during the critical development and planning phase of a mega-infrastructure project.
As a senior executive leader (SES Band 1 equivalent), you will lead the integration of safety and WHS principles across all delivery stages.
Strategy: Develop and maintain the safety strategy for a complex infrastructure program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Governance: Provide authoritative reporting and functional expertise to the Board, Executive leadership, and regulators.
Safety-in-Design: Define safety design requirements and ensure "Safety-in-Design" principles are embedded from concept through to delivery.
Interface Management: Oversee shared safety risks across delivery partners, technical advisors, and contractors within complex multi-party arrangements.
Culture & Capability: Champion a proactive "zero-harm" culture and lead initiatives to build safety capability across the organization.
Requirements
Experience: Demonstrated senior leadership experience heading safety or WHS functions within high-risk environments (major infrastructure, transport, or large-scale government programs).
Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contemporary safety management systems.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage with regulators and manage complex external partnerships.
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship is mandatory. The successful candidate must hold or be able to obtain a high-level security clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1 or 2).
Conditions
Term: 24-month contract.
Capacity: Part-time (3 days per week / 22.5 hours).
Location: Flexible arrangements available (Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra).
Remuneration: Highly competitive executive salary package.
How to Apply
Apply today through Randstad to contribute to a transformative project that will shape the future of Australian infrastructure.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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