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

• Drive the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing projects that enhance organisational risk management!
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week/5 days)
• Parramatta preferred with other locations considered upon application. Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super (Clerk Grade 7/8)

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

The HSW Project Officer plays a key role in supporting safer workplaces by coordinating projects, analysing emerging risks, and helping deliver practical HSW initiatives. The role brings together project planning, data-driven insights, clear communication, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure programs are delivered on time, to a high standard, and in line with organisational priorities.

Success in this position relies on navigating competing deadlines, working with diverse stakeholder groups, and developing creative, proactive solutions to complex or sensitive issues. The role requires someone who can balance operational demands with strategic thinking, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a positive and engaging experience for all involved.

For more information read the full Role Description: HSW Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Skilled in analysing data and trends to inform decision-making and support the development of effective health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, focusing on physical and psychosocial risks.
• Confident in managing project documentation and reporting requirements to ensure clarity, consistency and compliance with organisational standards.
• Adept at coordinating multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• 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.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Skilled in developing and facilitating workshops for a wide range of audiences on a wide range of health, safety and wellbeing topics.

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, 8 February 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Rachel de Montemas, Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Program Manager on Rachel.deMontemas@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Please note applications are not accepted via email and should be submitted via the candidate portal.

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.