Senior Climate Risk and Sustainability Advisor

NSW Department of Customer Service; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SafeWork NSW is seeking a Senior Climate Risk and Sustainability Advisor to lead the organisation's climate risk and sustainability program. This role will drive strategy development to embed climate considerations into business planning and decision-making, and ensure compliance with reporting obligations.

The position is ongoing full-time, based in Parramatta or Sydney with a hybrid work arrangement. You will collaborate across the agency and with external stakeholders, providing expert advice

Responsibilities

• Lead SafeWork NSW's climate risk and sustainability program.
• Drive the development and implementation of strategies to strengthen organisational resilience and embed climate considerations into business planning.

Job description

Senior Climate Risk and Sustainability Advisor

• Join SafeWork NSW in a pivotal role leading the organisation's climate risk and sustainability program.
• Ongoing/fulltime - Parramatta or Sydney (Hybrid)

About us

SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

About the role

Join SafeWork NSW in a pivotal role leading the organisation's climate risk and sustainability program. You will drive the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen organisational resilience, embed climate-related considerations into business planning and decision-making, and ensure compliance with legislative and reporting obligations. Working collaboratively across the agency and with key external stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, build organisational capability, and help position SafeWork NSW to effectively respond to climate-related risks and opportunities while supporting long-term strategic outcomes.

About You

You are a strategic, collaborative and outcomes-focused professional who can translate complex climate, sustainability and risk issues into practical actions that strengthen organisational resilience and performance.

You bring demonstrated experience in climate risk, sustainability, climate adaptation, environmental management, governance or a related discipline. You have a strong understanding of climate-related legislation, frameworks, policy and reporting requirements, and can help organisations navigate evolving expectations while delivering meaningful business outcomes.

You are confident working across a complex organisation and partnering with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives. You build trusted relationships quickly, influence effectively without relying on authority, and can bring people together around a shared objective. You understand that sustainable change is achieved not just through frameworks and reporting, but by building capability, embedding new ways of thinking and supporting others to make informed decisions.

You are an excellent communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You can assess emerging risks and opportunities, develop practical recommendations and provide high-quality advice to senior leaders. You have experience leading projects or improvement initiatives, establishing governance arrangements and delivering outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You enjoy tackling complex and emerging challenges, driving organisational improvement and helping build a more resilient and sustainable future.

Application closing date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 (9.59am)

For enquiries relating to the role please contact the hiring manager Sam Wynn at [e-mail]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact Talent Advisor, Narelle Reynolds at [e-mail]

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Narelle Reynolds at [e-mail]

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