Work Health & Safety Practitioner

Illawarra Rugby League; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a safety-focused professional to join the team in Macquarie Park, providing work health and safety support across our operations. You will help maintain safe, compliant and risk-aware workplaces.

The role involves supporting safety investigations, audits, reporting, and risk management while assisting with WHS policy implementation. Flexible work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in WHS, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication of complex information and proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support safety investigations, audits, reporting and risk management activities.
• Assist with implementation of WHS policies, procedures and safety plans.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to identify risks and implement controls.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant WHS qualifications or experience

Job description

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering work health and safety support across Transport for NSW, you will help maintain safe, compliant and risk-aware workplaces.

This role will see you support safety investigations, audits, reporting and risk management activities, while assisting with the implementation of WHS policies, procedures and safety plans.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships to identify risks, implement controls and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety outcomes.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your experience in WHS, risk management and stakeholder engagement, gained through relevant qualifications or professional experience, will see you deliver practical solutions and high-quality safety support.

You're recognised as a collaborative and proactive safety professional, skilled at communicating complex information, solving problems and supporting a strong safety culture.

Work Location

This position is based at our Macquarie Park office.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 11th November 2026.