Associate Director, Wellbeing Health and Safety

• Senior leadership role in a complex healthcare environment

• Influence safety culture and drive real impact in wellbeing and safety outcomes for our workforce

• Lead and embed strategies and systems across the District

Build capability through design and delivery of systems and frameworks improving the health safety and wellbeing of staff.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $173,345 - $193,906 per annum

Hours Per Week: 40

Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) in a pivotal leadership role shaping the health, safety and wellbeing of a diverse workforce delivering essential healthcare services to the community.

As part of the People & Culture leadership team, you will drive a mix of Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategic and operational initiatives

• Work within one of NSW's largest and most diverse health districts

• Partner directly with Executive leaders to drive strategic outcomes

• Lead innovative wellbeing, WHS and psychosocial safety initiatives

• Foster a culture of prevention, resilience and continuous improvement

• Enjoy opportunities to influence workforce wellbeing at scale

What you'll be doing

This senior leadership role provides Operational leadership, Governance and Strategic direction for workplace health, safety and wellbeing across WSLHD. You will lead the development of contemporary safety systems, strengthen organisational capability, and drive initiatives that support a proactive culture focused on preventing harm and enhancing workforce wellbeing.

• Lead district-wide WHS, wellbeing and psychosocial risk management frameworks, policies and programs

• Provide expert strategic advice to Executive leaders on workplace health, safety, wellbeing and emerging risks

• Oversee governance, reporting and data-driven insights to improve safety performance and workforce outcomes

• Drive organisational capability through leadership engagement, risk management, auditing, training and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead high-performing WHS and Wellbeing teams while building strong partnerships with unions, regulators and key stakeholders

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

Bring your experience and expertise to a role where your work improves lives – of staff, patients, and communities. Apply today and help shape the future of health, safety, and wellbeing at WSLHD.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and responding to the questions below, providing examples that demonstrate your experience and capability by the closing date.

• Describe your experience developing and implementing systems and frameworks across wellbeing, health and/or safety within a complex organisation.

• How do you build and sustain a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture? Please provide a practical example where your leadership approach improved team performance or engagement.

Requisition ID: REQ668054

Applications Close: 28 June 2026

Need more information ?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Nicole Grice on ***email_hidden***.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.