• Ongoing Full Time – 35 hours per week
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all DPIRD NSW locations.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 – salary from $ 116,981.00- $,129,492.00 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading 

About the Role

Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) as a Safety Coordinator and play a key role in supporting the delivery of workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across one of NSW's most diverse and geographically dispersed organisations. Working within the Safety & Wellbeing team, you will provide project, systems and operational support that helps ensure consistent, practical and effective safety services for employees across the department.

In this varied role, you will coordinate safety programs, support governance and reporting processes, maintain critical safety systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the department's Safety Management System. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver training, communications, risk management initiatives, audit and assurance activities, and safety improvement programs that support a positive safety culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys balancing project coordination, stakeholder engagement, systems administration and continuous improvement while contributing to safer workplaces across regional and metropolitan NSW.

About You 

You are a proactive and organised professional with experience coordinating projects, systems or programs within a workplace health and safety, compliance, risk, wellbeing or operational environment. You enjoy working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and strong customer service standards.

You will bring experience using WHS, compliance or business management systems and have the ability to analyse information, prepare reports and support evidence-based decision-making. Your strong communication skills allow you to build productive working relationships, coordinate governance activities and deliver clear safety communications across a large and diverse workforce.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate integrity, accountability, sound project management skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will also possess qualifications in workplace health and safety, allied health, project management or a related discipline, together with knowledge and/or experience applying NSW WHS legislation and contemporary safety practices

You will have:

Essential

• Qualifications in WHS, Allied health, or project management

Preferred

• Knowledge and/or experience in the interpretation and implementation of WHS related legislation, especially the NSW WHS Act 2011 and the NSW WHS regulations 2025
• Experience using WHS or compliance databases
• Project management experience

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Emma Richardson on 0400 747 011 or emma.richardson@dpird.nsw.gov.au. You can also view the Role Description

Why Join Us?

At DPIRD, we’re committed to protecting and growing NSW’s primary industries while supporting regional communities. When you join us, you’ll:

• Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of agriculture and biosecurity.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the option to work from regional locations.
• Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.

Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal and submit A CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications close: Sunday 22^nd November 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT

After applying:

• You’ll receive a confirmation email
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates  
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months. 

About us – together, we are DPIRD  

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.  

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.  

The department brings together:  

• Local Land Services  
• NSW Resources  
• Agriculture and Biosecurity  
• Fisheries and Forestry  
• Regional Development and Delivery.  

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. 

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.  

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.  

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.