Advisor, Safety & Risk Management

Advisor, Safety & Risk Management

Clerk Grade: 07/08
Salary Range: $116,981 - $129,492 + super
Employment Type: 1xTemporary Role (up to 6 months) and 1xOngoing position with the creation of talent pool
Location: Haymarket, Parramatta or Gosford. Hybrid working arrangements including office attendance
DCS Safety & Risk Management, People & Culture

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping people manage risk effectively?

The DCS Safety & Risk Management team is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and experienced professionals to join our team as an Advisor Safety and Risk Management (Clerk Grade 7/8).

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across the organisation, providing expert advice and support to improve work health and safety outcomes, strengthen risk management practices, and contribute to a positive safety culture.

About the Role

As a Safety Advisor, you will partner with leaders and staff to support the effective implementation of workplace health and safety systems, policies and initiatives. You will provide practical advice, assist with incident and hazard management, support risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high level advice and support to managers and employees in management of WHS risks and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to foster consultation in risk mitigating activities and support the organisation’s strategic agenda on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation activities.
• Assisting with incident investigations and identifying corrective actions.
• Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures.
• Supporting workplace inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Preparing reports, briefings and safety performance information.
• Contributing to the development and review of safety programs, procedures and resources.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships to promote positive safety outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess a great blend of skills, including:

• Previous experience in a Work Health and Safety role, ideally within a government or large organisation, including experience interpreting and applying WHS legislation and policies.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and also work independently, while managing multiple tasks and prioritising workloads.
• Committed to fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in WHS (for example Certificate IV in WHS)

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work within a supportive and high-performing Safety & Risk Management team.
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that improve employee safety and wellbeing.
• Build your expertise across a diverse range of operational and corporate environments.
• Develop your professional skills through challenging and rewarding work.

How to Apply

Your application should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter which clearly details your relevant skills, experience to this position, and the response to the below targeted question:

Targeted Question:

• "Please provide an example of a complex workplace health and safety issue you have managed. Outline how you assessed the risk, engaged stakeholders with differing perspectives, implemented controls, and measured the effectiveness of the outcome. (limit response to 500 words)"

For further information about the role, please contact Simone Fraser, Senior Advisor Safety & Risk Management, at simone.fraser@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at $116,981 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Rodrigo Sandoval via rodrigo.sandoval@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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