At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team focused on safety, environment, and quality management systems.
- Company: Transport for NSW, connecting communities with a safe transport system.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Permanent role with travel opportunities and a collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and sustainability across NSW.
- Qualifications: Experience in safety, environment, and quality management systems required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
You're someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW. You take safety, environment, and quality systems as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful management system outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.
In this role, you'll:
- Work as part of the Operational Quality and Risk Team to deliver and coordinate the implementation, improvement, and assurance of Regional Road Network Maintenance safety, environment, and quality management systems with a strong focus on quality management.
- Provide high level advice and support to all staff and ensure system performance, monitoring, assurance, and reporting is completed as required.
- Work closely with the RRNM Quality & Risk Manager along with other systems managers and coordinators, supporting branch-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability, compliance, and governance outcomes.
- Collaborate with operational and corporate stakeholders across the state to ensure alignment and consistency of systems, processes, and assurance activities.
This is a permanent role that supports a statewide operational team. As such, applicants may be based at any major RRNM base locations across NSW. This position will require travel and overnight stays at various onsite locations across the region.
About you
You are a proactive Safety, Environment and Quality Officer that has demonstrated well-developed stakeholder management skills and experience managing alliances across Transport. Your broad experience in leading the implementation, maintenance and improvement of quality management systems in a diverse and dynamic environment will see your success in this role. You have demonstrated experience in scheduling, conducting, reporting, and monitoring systems audits and the review and implementation of improvement initiatives and internal audits.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.
Applications close 11:59 PM, Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact BRETT.IRELAND@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Safety Environment Quality Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: NSW Government
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a safe and efficient transport system that positively impacts the community. With a strong focus on safety, environment, and quality management, employees are part of a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth across various major locations in NSW. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development.
