Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape safer systems. Support safer outcomes across NSW.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location: Newcastle, Orange & Parramatta preferred, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129K pa to $142K pa + super

At the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), our work protects what matters most — people, Country, communities and the environment. We’re now seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Safety Systems & Reporting Coordinator to play a critical role in strengthening how we manage, report on and improve health, safety and wellbeing across the department.

About the role

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage and maintain DCCEEW’s corporate Work Health and Safety (WHS) management and reporting systems, ensuring they remain compliant, effective and aligned to industry best practice.

You’ll lead the development and maintenance of corporate WHS documentation including training and induction content, work closely with internal partners and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement in incident, injury and reporting systems. Your work will directly contribute to safer workplaces and better wellbeing outcomes for our people across diverse roles, locations and work environments.

You’ll also analyse and interpret WHS data, design intuitive dashboards and reports (including Power BI), and deliver clear, accurate insights that support senior leaders to meet their WHS due diligence obligations and make informed decisions.

About You

You’re a confident, agile and forward-thinking WHS professional with strong experience in safety systems, reporting and continuous improvement. You bring demonstrated experience developing and maintaining WHS management systems, producing executive-level reports, and translating complex WHS requirements, data and system information into clear, practical and decision-ready insights.

You work comfortably across both governance and operational environments, with strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. You’re confident working autonomously, while also being highly collaborative and able to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve positive health, safety and wellbeing outcomes.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high‑quality executive reports
• Experience developing WHS training content, ideally in an eLearning environment
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and best practice (e.g. ISO 45001)
• Proven experience analysing WHS data and developing dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI)
• The ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively and lead with integrity

Essential Requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience 

For more information read the full Role Description.

Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
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.

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. 

Applications close Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jo Zoricich, Safety Systems and Reporting Manager via Jo.Zoricich@dcceew.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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 548269).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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