Work Health and Safety Advisor

Work Health & Safety Advisor

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Multiple ongoing employment opportunities in a vibrant and supportive team
• Roles are STATEWIDE noting Targeted locations include Parramatta, Wollongong* Deniliquin*, Griffith*, Wagga Wagga*, Orange*, Lismore*, Moree*, Armidale*, Upper Hunter*, Coffs Harbour* and Bathurst* (*and surrounding areas) with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $113,574 - $125,720 p.a. plus super and leave loading

About the role
The role is primarily responsible for leading and supporting the implementation of work health and safety initiatives and programs with workplace managers. The role has strong relationships with its customers and collaborates with key internal and external partners to deliver timely, efficient services and advice to support customer needs and meet service delivery requirements. This role has a focus on supporting workplaces across the state to provide a safe working and learning environment for staff and students and assisting the department meet its legislative responsibilities and strategic priorities.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you  
The successful candidate(s) will be a dedicated and accomplished Work Health and Safety advocate, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence and drive positive outcomes across diverse workplace environment. You will demonstrate:
• Experience in developing and implementing service delivery plans to provide high-quality customer service and effective support for workplace health and safety programs across multiple sites.
• The capability to monitor, review and analyse safety-related data to identify emerging issues and recommend improvements aligned with legislative requirements and departmental objectives.
• Expertise in providing advice and building capability in risk management, incident and emergency management, wellbeing programs, training and induction related to workplace health and safety.
• Skills in coordinating and leading workplace managers to respond to regulatory audits, responding to notices such as those from SafeWork NSW and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills to draft reports and briefing papers, contribute to policy and procedure development and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic insight to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of WHS policies, frameworks and initiatives aligned to Department priorities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role
• Valid Driver License and willingness to drive between work sites.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date 25 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact either
Kim Hoskin, Manager Work Health Safety kim.hoskin@det.nsw.edu.au or via 0477 388 715  
Sarah Godwin, Leader Work Health Safety Sarah.Godwin15@det.nsw.edu.au or via 0439 502 747.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.