People and Safety Manager, Corporate Office / Sydney CBD

Division/Branch: People and Safety TeamLocation: Corporate Office (Sydney CBD) or Hybrid (CBD at least 2 day/week & remote)Job Type: Full TimeClosing Date: 15 May 2026Anglican Youthworks is seeking a People & Safety Manager to join the Operations Team. Youthworks’ Operations Teams purpose is to manage and optimise the details to keep Youthworks’ everyday functions on track. The Operations team focuses on maintaining efficiency of process, minimise risk, deliver on expectations, and helps teams make smart decisions.About The RoleThe People & Safety Manager is primarily responsible for the design, development, implementation and delivery of strategies and resources that support Youthworks Workers to be empowered, capable, resilient, and safe in their work. This position provides HR & IR advice, improves business practices, leads projects and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and policies.Your responsibilitiesCoordinate development, implementation, and maintenance of a range of documentation including briefs, guides, policies, procedures, templates, forms, flow charts, reports and other documentation ensuring records are kept in a suitable manner.Assist with the hands-on delivery of HR & WHS management, compliance, and administration, if required and appropriate, to cover operational requirements (this may include travel to relevant Youthworks workplaces).Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and application of HR & WHS principles within the organisation in order to provide timely, accurate and compliant advice.Lead a small team of HR & WHS professionalsYou will need to demonstrateQualifications in business / compliance / human resources or aligned disciplineStrong experience working across lines of service to deliver consistent outcomesExperience managing multiple and competing stakeholder interests, as well as sensitive materialExperienced delivery of advice, insights, and recommendationsExperience in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of management systemsDemonstrated resilience, strength and initiative needed to thrive in a leadership roleAbility to grasp large amounts of information and be able to quickly learn and adaptAbility to analyse, review and improve operational processesCommitment to personal ongoing learningPersonal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisationDesirableChurch-based safe ministry / safe church training programs endorsed by the National Council of Churches in Australia Safe Church ProgramExperience in a similar roleMental Health first aider certificationExperience in a non-for-profit settingHow to applyObtain the Position Description.Submit in writing a cover letter and resume by clicking 'Apply Now' below. To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.AYW is committed to child safety and protection in alignment with the requirements set out by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian. Therefore, a valid NSW Working with Children Check is mandatory and must be verified prior to an offer of employment being made. Individuals who are ineligible for a WWCC may not apply.General enquiries can be directed to to Human Resources humanresources@youthworks.net.Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.If your skills and experience are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.