As Manager, Safety and Wellbeing, you’ll provide high level strategic leadership and work collaboratively across the department to enable NRE Tas to achieve its safety, and wellbeing goals.

• Lead, manage, and provide direction to the Safety and Wellbeing team (a team of 9, with 6  direct reports).
• Ensure workers’ compensation claims are minimised and injured workers are appropriately supported.
• Lead the development and implementation of the next stage in the Safety and Wellbeing Improvement Plan.
• Provide high level subject matter advice regarding best practice health and safety management systems and processes, legislative, and regulatory requirements and emerging safety issues.

This is a permanent position. 

Our ideal candidate

• Is a proven leader and able to achieve results through others and collaborative teamwork.
• Has high level consultancy skills.
• Has demonstrated technical knowledge of contemporary safety, and wellbeing practices.
• Can take a risk-based approach to their work.
• Has demonstrated experience embedding new or improved ways of working.

We offer

• Opportunity to be a senior member of the People and Culture division, a supportive, team-oriented, and well-connected business unit.
• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Excellent leave entitlements (plus paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS.
• Access to a syndicate of gyms and fitness centres across Tasmania.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount. 

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

How to apply

• Review the Statement of Duties.
• Click the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can apply via jobs.tas.gov.au.
• Complete the application form.
• Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
• Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the  Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Closing date

Applications close on 22 October 2025 at 11:55pm (AEST).

Rebecca Wilkie
A/ Chief People Officer
Email: Rebecca.Wilkie@nre.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0492 258 951