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

• Work closely with senior leaders, HR, and external providers to embed wellbeing into core business practices
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As the Senior Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll lead a small, high-performing team to deliver proactive and responsive health and wellbeing support across the organisation. From managing the workplace adjustment program and overseeing Job Task Analysis (JTA) development, to guiding early intervention strategies and psychosocial risk management initiatives, your work will directly shape a culture of care and performance. You’ll be hands-on overseeing some non-work related return-to-work case management and provide strategic advice that influences health and wellbeing policy, programs, and critical incident responses.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role requiring confident leadership, strong judgement, and the ability to juggle competing priorities. You’ll work closely with leaders and stakeholders to embed wellbeing into everyday practice, while mentoring your team and driving continuous improvement across health and wellbeing services.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Health & Wellbeing Coordinator

What you will bring to the role

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand the needs and perspectives of team members and clients.
• Confidently leads and mentors a multidisciplinary team, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support across health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ability to manage end-to-end delivery of workplace adjustment and early intervention programs, ensuring employees receive timely, tailored support that enhances wellbeing and performance.
• Insight to apply clinical and operational awareness to shape proactive health strategies, including Job Task Analysis pilots, psychosocial risk management, and critical incident response wellbeing supports.

Knowledge and experience 

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and Australian standards.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications as an allied health professional or in a relevant health discipline such as behavioural and social sciences, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counselling, exercise physiology or in a related field and/or equivalent experience.

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 Sunday, 12 October at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Tiffany Auvaa, Manager Health & Wellbeing on tiffany.auvaa@planning.nsw.gov.au.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent 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.