Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Be the strategic force behind workplace health and safety excellence in a dynamic organisation
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Sydney with other NSW locations considered upon application. Flexible working is supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Senior WHS Advisor, you will provide expert guidance and deliver strategic health and safety programs to foster a safe and compliant workplace. The role involves developing and implementing policies, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating a culture of risk awareness and high-performance safety practices aligned with WHS legislation.

Operating within a complex regulatory environment, the Senior WHS Advisor partners with stakeholders to address WHS risks and trends, manage incident response, and ensure initiatives are adopted effectively across the organisation. The role requires a proactive approach to influence change, build engagement, and deliver practical solutions that support a healthy and safe workforce.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior WHS Advisor

What you will bring to the role

• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Advanced knowledge of WHS legislation and regulatory compliance, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to anticipate emerging safety risks and proactively implement preventive measures.
• Commitment to cultivating a safety-first culture by leading initiatives that promote accountability, awareness and continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and Australian and international standards and experience in providing expert WHS advice and support within high-risk operational teams and environments

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Benny Dalton, Strategic WHS Business Partner on Benny.Dalton@planning.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.