PCYC NSW is one of Australia’s leading youth charities, providing transformative impact and working in partnership with communities to empower young people and build safer, healthier, and more connected communities across New South Wales.

We are now seeking an experienced Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to manage WHS system development and embed a pro-active, mission aligned safety culture across all PCYC sites and activities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The WHS Manager provides enterprise-level leadership and oversight of Work, Health & Safety across all PCYC NSW sites. You will build on established WHS foundations to deliver the next phase of system development, embed proactive risk management and lead the ongoing development of a strong safety culture.

This role has a broad organisational mandate to design and implement fit for purpose frameworks, tools, and governance that support a diverse network of clubs, OOSH services and youth programs across NSW.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

WHS Leadership & Safety Culture

• Lead the development of a proactive, values aligned safety culture across all PCYC NSW sites
• Provide constructive, mission driven leadership and model behaviours consistent with PCYC NSW values
• Support leaders and teams to understand their WHS responsibilities and embed safe work practices
• Ensure hazards are identified, assesses and controlled, and incidents are reported and managed in a timely manner

Risk Management, Audits & Incident Oversight

• Lead WHS audits and reviews across Clubs, OOSH services and other PCYC NSW facilities
• Review and enhance the NSW audit framework to ensure consistency and continuous improvement
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Manage regulator notifications and engagement, ensuring compliance with SafeWork NSW requirements

WHS Systems, Policies & Governance

• Develop, implement and maintain PCYC NSW’s WHS Management System
• Manage the incident management platform, including allocation and review of incidents
• Review and update WHS policies, procedures and emergency management plans
• Establish minimum WHS standards for facilities, programs, volunteers and contractors

Compliance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
• Provide WHS reporting, insights and statistics to senior leadership
• Partner with Operations, Properties, People & Culture and Finance to clarify WHS accountabilities, support safe operations and mange insurance and claims

ABOUT US

Established in 1937, PCYC NSW is a life-changing charity collaborating with communities and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life, and reduce and prevent youth crime. We operate over 65 clubs and 17 OOSH services across NSW, with a vision for continued growth.

Our programs engage over 70,000 young people through sport, recreation, education, leadership, and cultural initiatives, while also supporting at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced WHS professional with a strong track record leading safety across complex, multi-site environments. You bring a deep knowledge of WHS legislation, strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to influence leaders, guide teams and embed a proactive safety culture

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications WHS, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing WHS in a multi-site organisation
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and regulatory requirements in NSW
• Experience leading incident investigations and engaging with regulators
• Experience developing or managing WHS systems, policies and emergency management processes
• Willingness to travel across NSW as required
• Experience in not‑for‑profit, community, youth or facilities‑based environments (desirable)
• Alignment with PCYC NSW values: Respect, Citizenship, Integrity, Commitment, Resilience

WHY JOIN PCYC?

• Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per annum tax-free.
• Use an additional $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses with a Meals and Entertainment Card.
• Access to employee rewards benefits with discounts on food, retail, and travel.
• Enjoy generous leave entitlements, including additional paid leave.
• Access to Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• On-site parking

Please click “Apply Now” and submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role.

PCYC is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to apply!

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History Background Check (Less than 6 months old).

The position will require travel across NSW.