" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eNational Contractor Safety Lead\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e New South Wales \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 7/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive contractor governance \u0026amp; assurance across a complex national operation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNational role based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on contractor assurance, compliance, onboarding and risk management\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Organisation\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs an ASX listed industry leader with operations across Australia, this organisation delivers essential services through a diverse operational network and contractor workforce. Safety is a core business priority, with significant investment being made in systems, governance and capability to support operational excellence and effective risk management.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a traditional safety leadership role.\u0026nbsp;We are seeking a contractor management specialist with deep expertise in contractor governance, assurance and compliance across large, operationally complex environments.\u003cbr\u003e Working as part of a national HSE team, you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the organisation\u0027s contractor management framework. You will partner with operational leaders across a diverse national footprint to strengthen contractor safety performance, improve assurance activities and drive consistent contractor management standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role will suit someone who has spent a significant part of their career building, implementing or governing contractor management programs within sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, transport, resources, industrial services, construction, logistics or other contractor intensive environments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will be doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the ongoing development and implementation of the Contractor Management Framework\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive contractor prequalification, onboarding, assurance and compliance programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct contractor audits, reviews and verification activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport operational leaders to effectively manage contractor related risks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen contractor safety capability and performance across the business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyse contractor performance data and identify improvement opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in major incident investigations involving contractors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure contractor activities meet legislative, governance and business requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we are looking for\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis role requires someone who is genuinely recognised for their contractor management expertise.\u0026nbsp;You may currently be working in a contractor management, contractor assurance, contractor governance, contractor safety or critical risk role and have extensive experience managing complex contractor workforces across multiple sites.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will likely bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive contractor management experience within large, high risk or operationally intensive environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of contractor assurance, governance and compliance frameworks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing contractor onboarding, verification, performance monitoring and audits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of contractor related risk management and critical controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to influence operational leaders and drive accountability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and contractor obligations\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Role Is Different\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany organisations talk about contractor management as part of a broader safety role.\u0026nbsp;In this position, contractor management is the role.\u0026nbsp;You will be the recognised subject matter expert, helping shape how contractor risks are managed across a large and geographically dispersed operation while influencing the standards, systems and behaviours that support safe contractor performance nationwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you have led contractor management programs within complex operational environments and are looking to influence contractor safety performance at scale, we would welcome a confidential discussion. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4476329\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "