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

• Help shape safe, healthier workplaces across NSW.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange (other DCCEEW office locations may be considered by negotiation), 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 has purpose — protecting people, Country and the environment for generations to come. We’re looking for a Senior Safety & Wellbeing Projects Coordinator who is passionate about making a real difference to how safety and wellbeing are embedded across a large, complex organisation.

About the role

In this influential role, you’ll lead and contribute to key actions from the DCCEEW Wellbeing Strategy to enhance psychosocial safety and wellbeing across the organisation. Your work will focus on strategic wellbeing elements, supporting leaders, establishing pathways, and improving psychosocial hazard management.

You’ll develop leader resources, refine reporting and resolution processes for psychosocial hazards, contribute to change management resources, and help prepare for group-level risk assessments.

Working with stakeholders across People, Culture and Safety, communications, project teams, and external partners, you’ll design and deliver practical wellbeing initiatives. You’ll also analyse and report on wellbeing data, manage related communications, and build partnerships to ensure evidence-based solutions.

About You

You are a confident safety and wellbeing professional with practical experience delivering programs and initiatives in complex settings and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes.

You are skilled at translating psychosocial risk concepts into practical guidance for leaders and teams, and advising on sensitive or complex wellbeing matters.

You’ll also bring:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating large-scale safety and wellbeing programs and initiatives
• Strong experience working collaboratively across teams and disciplines to deliver shared outcomes
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in psychosocial risk management and contemporary wellbeing practices
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders effectively and influence outcomes
• Experience analysing and reporting WHS and wellbeing data to inform planning, decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Clear, confident communication skills, including the ability to develop engaging safety and wellbeing communications

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience 
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating or administering safety and wellbeing programs, initiatives or campaigns. 

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 Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Keith Dawson via keith.e.dawson@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 548235).

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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