Advisor, Safety & Risk Management

Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 117.000 - 129.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Department of Customer Service in NSW is seeking a Safety Advisor to support WHS across the organisation. You will partner with leaders and staff to implement health and safety systems, policies and initiatives, providing practical advice and assisting with incident and hazard management.

You will monitor compliance with WHS legislation, support risk assessments and inspections, and help develop safety programs and resources.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in a Work Health and Safety role.
• Understanding WHS legislation and policies.
• Certificate IV in WHS completed.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high level WHS guidance to managers and staff.
• Assist with hazard identification and risk mitigation activities.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support workplace inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Prepare reports, briefings and safety performance information.
• Contribute to the development and review of safety programs, procedures and resources.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to promote positive safety outcomes.

Conhecimentos

WHS experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Formação

Certificate IV in WHS

Descrição da vaga

Advisor, Safety & Risk Management Clerk Grade: 07/08 Salary Range: $116,981 - $129,492 + super Employment Type: 1xTemporary Role (up to 6 months) and 1xOngoing position with the creation of talent pool Location: Haymarket, Parramatta or Gosford. Hybrid working arrangements including office attendance DCS Safety & Risk Management, People & Culture

About the Role

As a Safety Advisor, you will partner with leaders and staff to support the effective implementation of workplace health and safety systems, policies and initiatives. You will provide practical advice, assist with incident and hazard management, support risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high level advice and support to managers and employees in management of WHS risks and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to foster consultation in risk mitigating activities and support the organisation’s strategic agenda on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation activities.
• Assisting with incident investigations and identifying corrective actions.
• Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures.
• Supporting workplace inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Preparing reports, briefings and safety performance information.
• Contributing to the development and review of safety programs, procedures and resources.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships to promote positive safety outcomes.

About You

• Previous experience in a Work Health and Safety role, ideally within a government or large organisation, including experience interpreting and applying WHS legislation and policies.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and also work independently, while managing multiple tasks and prioritising workloads.
• Committed to fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in WHS (for example Certificate IV in WHS).

Why Join Us?

• Work within a supportive and high-performing Safety & Risk Management team.
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that improve employee safety and wellbeing.
• Build your expertise across a diverse range of operational and corporate environments.
• Develop your professional skills through challenging and rewarding work.

Closing Date

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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