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

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to September 2026
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 plus super (Grade 5/6)

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 Health and Wellbeing Officer plays a hands‑on role in shaping and delivering initiatives that strengthen workplace health, safety and overall wellbeing. The position focuses on practical WHS priorities such as workplace hygiene, early intervention health management and effective workplace adjustments, while also contributing to continuous improvement across the department. It involves researching and interpreting information to provide clear, informed advice, as well as working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to design and implement policies, programs and individual support strategies.

A key part of the role is navigating a complex regulatory environment while encouraging managers and supervisors to actively engage with their responsibilities. The officer supports a wide range of projects by coordinating resources, preparing documentation, managing workplace adjustment requests and keeping project plans on track. Success in this role comes from balancing collaboration with problem‑solving, ensuring that health and wellbeing initiatives are implemented smoothly and consistently across the organisation.

For more information read the full Role Description: Health and Wellbeing Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to interpret and apply WHS and wellbeing frameworks to support early intervention, workplace adjustments and informed decision‑making.
• Skilled in gathering, analysing and translating health and wellbeing information into clear, practical advice for managers and employees.
• Confident in coordinating multiple health and wellbeing projects simultaneously, ensuring documentation, reporting and project milestones remain on track.
• Comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments and guiding stakeholders through processes with clarity, patience and a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• High‑level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives.

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.

Note: If you have a relevant qualification, please attach this to your application.

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 Tuesday, 17 February at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Previtera, Senior Health and Wellbeing Coordinator on alex.previtera@dpie.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.