Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Champion safety, inclusion and wellbeing in a dynamic NSW Government workplace

• Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720per annum plus superannuation and leave loading
• Temporary, Full-Time role until January 2027, based in Sydney NSW, with the possibility of extension
• Hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office required per week

About the Role

In this role, you'll partner with leaders and teams to implement practical, people-centred programs that make a real impact — including the:

• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Workplace Adjustments Program, supporting accessibility and inclusion for all employees

You'll also contribute to the design and delivery of the Safety and Wellbeing Strategic Plan, helping to embed a culture that values care, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your expertise will guide recovery-at-work cases, ensuring positive outcomes for employees and compliance with all relevant legislation. With your proactive approach and sound judgment, you'll help strengthen the Department's commitment to wellbeing and foster a workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Tim Murawski, Associate Director Inclusion & Safety at or To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

What's in it for You

Join a team committed to integrity, collaboration, and innovation, with access to flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellbeing programs. Make a real difference to NSW public sector workplaces while building your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

About You

• You have experience delivering workplace health, safety and wellbeing strategies, programs and initiatives within a complex organisation — and experience within, or knowledge of, the government sector will be highly regarded.
• Your strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to build trusted relationships across all levels, influence positive outcomes and foster a culture of care and accountability.
• You have sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and contemporary best practice in workplace safety and wellbeing, supported by extensive knowledge of workers compensation and WHS legislation. You use this expertise to provide clear, practical, and compliant advice to staff and leaders alike.
• As a qualified or accredited Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator (or equivalent), you bring experience managing recovery at work cases with empathy and professionalism, ensuring positive outcomes for both individuals and the organisation.
• You hold tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety (minimum Certificate IV in WHS) or a related field, or are willing to undertake accreditation, and can demonstrate equivalent experience in similar roles.
• Above all, you take pride in helping to build a workplace where every employee feels safe, supported and able to do their best work.

How to apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2025 (at 10.00AM)

Recruitment Contact: Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner,

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.