WHS Advisor
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Job no: 548491
Work type: Temporary full-time
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Categories: HR Generalist, Industrial Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Workforce Planning
- Temporary full-time opportunity, 11 months opportunity with the possibility of ongoing
- Hybrid role - Sydney Olympic Park location
- Clerk Grade 7/8 - Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super & leave loading
The Work, Health and Safety Advisor play a key role in strengthening the Office of Sport’s safety culture and ensuring the wellbeing of our people. You will coordinate and deliver WHS and Injury Management programs that support compliance with legislation, agency policies and public sector requirements.
A core part of the role is providing expert advice to managers, supporting early, safe and durable return‑to‑work outcomes, and contributing to the development of WHS systems, policies and processes. You’ll work across a diverse organisation, helping managers understand their responsibilities, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
You are a proactive WHS professional who brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a commitment to building a positive safety culture. You’re confident advising managers, navigating complex regulatory requirements and supporting staff through injury management and return‑to‑work processes. You combine analytical capability with a practical, solutions‑focused approach and can balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
You will demonstrate:
- Capability to analyse and recommend improvements to WHS and risk management strategies, systems and processes.
- Expertise in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating WHS policies, procedures and practices to support compliance and improve service delivery.
- Skills in managing injury management cases as the Return-to-Work Coordinator, including referrals and advice for both work-related and non-work-related injuries or illness.
- Expertise in providing WHS, risk management and wellbeing advice to managers, supporting risk identification, mitigation, injury prevention and wellbeing initiatives.
- Practical and strategic insight into strengthening the agency’s return-to-work program and workers compensation processes.
- Skills in the development of a strong safety culture, including contributing to the safety management system.
Essential Requirements
- WHS Certificate IV or demonstrated WHS experience.
- Return to Work Coordinator accreditation or ability to undertake this successfully within one month of commencement
- Current and valid NSW drivers full licence and ability to travel and work from Office of Sport sites as required
- Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
The Office of Sport supports all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.
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. OoS supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Share your ambitions with us - 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 11:55pm 30th March 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nora Fenton at nora.fenton@sport.nsw.gov.au.
The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right-to-work verification, conflict-of-interest declarations, and preemployment health assessments.
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 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 workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment – WHS Advisor and 548491
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