Safety Partner
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Job no: 553465
Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: All of NSW, Parramatta
Categories: OHS, Safety Assurance, Safeworking Coordinator
Make a meaningful impact on workplace safety.
Support the wellbeing of people and communities across NSW.
Our People, Culture & Safety team is currently seeking to appoint a Safety Partner to provide trusted WHS advice, guidance and support across NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). In this role, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen safety capability, promote a positive and proactive safety culture, and support the delivery of practical WHS initiatives that contribute to a safe and healthy workforce.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders and the broader safety team, you’ll contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS programs, systems, policies and procedures. You’ll provide advice on WHS risk management and incident activities, help identify emerging risks and trends, and use incident data and insights to inform recommendations and preventative strategies. You’ll also play an important role in building risk awareness and safe work practices across a diverse organisation operating within a complex regulatory environment.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and relevant Australian and international standards, with experience providing WHS advice and support, ideally within high-risk operational environments.
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.
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 Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55PM.
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.
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