WHS Specialist

Tafe Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a strategic WHS leader to guide the One TAFE WHS framework across the Sydney region, driving compliance, risk management and continuous improvement through expert advice, incident analysis and assurance activities.

You will engage stakeholders, coach teams, and implement proactive safety initiatives to foster a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture, with base in the Sydney metro area and some campus travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in WHS discipline or equivalent.
• Strong background in WHS regulatory compliance would be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation and Return to Work (RTW) processes and legislation would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required.
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational WHS leadership, advisory and governance support to implement the One TAFE WHS framework across the Region.
• Drive compliance, risk management and continuous improvement through specialist advice, performance monitoring, incident and hazard analysis, and assurance activities.
• Engage stakeholders, coach staff and implement proactive safety initiatives to strengthen organisational capability.
• Foster a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing and ensure legislative compliance.

Skills

WHS compliance knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in WHS discipline

Job description

Location negotiable across the Sydney Metro region (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

$135,869 – $146,318 salary package - includes base salary ($119,706 - $128,912), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This position provides strategic and operational WHS leadership, advisory and governance support to ensure the effective implementation of the One TAFE WHS framework across the Region. The role drives compliance, risk management and continuous improvement through the provision of specialist advice, performance monitoring, incident and hazard analysis, and assurance activities. Through effective stakeholder engagement, coaching and the implementation of proactive safety initiatives, the position strengthens organisational capability, supports informed decision-making, ensures legislative compliance, and foster a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing.

The successful candidate for this role needs to be based within the Sydney metro area to provide WHS related guidance and support to our city campuses. Some travel between campuses may be required.

Please note, we are anticipating the start date for this role to be sometime in late-January or February 2027.

About you

To be successful for this candidate the candidate must demonstrate:

• Degree in relevant WHS discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Strong background in WHS regulatory and/or legislative compliance would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation and Return to Work (RTW) processes and legislation would be beneficial but not mandatory
• Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Targeted Question: Tell us about a WHS initiative where you used evidence or data to identify a problem and drive a practical safety improvement. What was the outcome?

Applications close 11:55pm (AEDT) Wednesday 18 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au or phone [phone]***.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Tina Koulinos, Regional WHS Manager Sydney and Corporate, via email at *************@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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