Safety Risk and Assurance Officer

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Safety Risk and Assurance Officer to strengthen safety risk management and assurance across the workforce. The role involves developing and implementing risk and assurance programs, coordinating audits, and monitoring corrective actions in a hybrid NSW environment.

You will analyse safety performance, identify trends, provide practical recommendations, and contribute to governance, reporting and improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in Work Health and Safety, risk management, assurance, audit or related field.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and safety management systems.
• Ability to analyse safety data, identify trends and provide practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and improvement of safety risk and assurance frameworks, systems and processes.
• Deliver safety assurance activities including audits, reviews and monitoring.
• Analyse safety performance data and prepare executive reports and insights.
• Monitor corrective actions and manage safety risks across the organisation.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on safety risk and assurance matters.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk management

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in WHS or related discipline

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Safety Risk and Assurance Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8)
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Parramatta, Sydney, Wollongong or Newcastle preferred (other NSW locations may be considered by negotiation) hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Help create safer workplaces by strengthening risk management, assurance and continuous improvement across a diverse and purpose-driven organisation.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Risk and Assurance Officer to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team on an ongoing full-time basis.

About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety risk and assurance programs that support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help identify, assess and monitor safety risks, coordinate assurance activities, track corrective actions and support the ongoing effectiveness of our safety management systems.

You will play an important role in analysing safety performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement, and providing practical advice that helps strengthen risk management practices and safety outcomes. The role also contributes to audits, reviews, reporting, governance activities and the development of tools and resources that support a positive safety culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in a complex and varied operational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of safety risk and assurance frameworks, systems and processes.
• Assisting with the delivery of safety assurance activities, including audits, reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Analysing safety performance information, identifying trends and preparing high-quality executive reports, insights and recommendations.
• Monitoring corrective actions and supporting the effective management of safety risks across the organisation.
• Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on safety risk and assurance matters.
• Contributing to the development of policies, procedures, resources and initiatives that strengthen safety performance.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-focused safety professional who is passionate about helping organisations create safe, healthy and high-performing workplaces.

You bring experience in Work Health and Safety, risk management, assurance, audit, compliance or a related field, along with a strong understanding of how effective risk management and assurance practices contribute to positive safety outcomes. You enjoy analysing information, identifying trends and translating data and audit findings into meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement.

You are a strong communicator who can build trusted relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. You bring sound judgement, critical thinking, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. You can translate complex issues into clear, practical recommendations to support informed decision making.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Work Health and Safety, risk management, assurance, compliance, audit or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and safety management systems.
• The ability to analyse information, identify risks and trends, and provide practical recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Experience contributing to audits, assurance activities, compliance monitoring or risk management processes.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your safety, risk and assurance expertise in a role that positively impacts people across a large and diverse organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

• ISO 45001 occupational health and safety lead auditor or equivalent
• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge and application of WHS legislation and Australian and international standards

For more information read the full Role Description: Safety Risk Assurance Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact the Health Safety and Wellbeing team via 02 8275 156

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Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Wednesday 25 th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Lila Snow on 02 9995 5095 (please mention reference number 554067).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.