Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist

Tafensw; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New South Wales is seeking a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist to provide advisory and reporting services on complex WHS issues. The role involves driving a positive safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential. The position is temporary full-time until June 2026, with a flexible location within Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW areas.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum Class C driver's licence required.
• Experience in managing WHS systems and processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised WHS advisory and reporting services.
• Drive a positive safety culture within the organisation.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits for compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder influence

Team collaboration

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist

Location negotiable within Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW Regions (pending TAFE NSW campus availability)

2 x Temporary Full Time opportunities until 30 June 2026

$131911 - $142056 package includes base salary ($116219 - $125157 per annum) plus employers 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 and 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

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist is responsible for providing specialised WHS advisory, systems management, and reporting services to the business and communities on a broad range of routine and complex WHS issues to ensure the effective implementation of the WHS system.

This role will see you responsible for providing expert advice, support and guidance to ensure TAFE NSW can meet its accountabilities and all of its statutory obligations for safety by driving a positive safety culture working closely with leaders and the workforce to coach and mentor safe working behaviours.

While the base location for this position is negotiable it is limited to campuses within the Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW Regions subject to TAFE NSW campus availability.

About You

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative team mindset is essential. You'll conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards. Experience working with internal teams to maintain a safe and effective environment is highly valued.

You must hold a minimum Class C driver's licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required.

To find out more about the role click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close on 28 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

To apply for this role click on apply now and provide :

• Your current resume
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question

Describe a time when you implemented a WHS system or process. How did you communicate the changes to stakeholders and how did you ensure buy in?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Ashar Siddiqui via email or.

Role-specific enquiries : contact Joanne O'Keefe Regional WHS Manager via email or contact number.

For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSW's recruitment process and getting interview ready read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW you need to be an Australian Citizen or 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 position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.

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