Safety Assurance Specialist

2 days ago

Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia City of Parramatta Full time $138,124 - $152,133 per year

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role

The City of Parramatta is seeking a Safety Assurance Specialist to lead and manage WHS compliance across Major Capital Projects. This role is critical in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performing project environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead WHS inspections, audits, incident investigations, and implement lessons learnt across multiple construction sites
  • Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Council systems, and contractor safety management frameworks
  • Collaborate with contractors, project managers, and senior stakeholders to resolve high-risk issues
  • Monitor environmental impacts and coordinate third-party safety audits
    Maintain WHS software systems and ensure accurate data reporting

About you

You are a safety-focused leader with 10 years + experience in a similar role or as WHS manager on construction projects. You bring strong influencing and negotiation skills across all levels.

You will also bring:

  • Proven experience in incident investigations and WHS audits
  • Strong understanding of WHS legislation, regulations, and standards
  • Experience across bulk earthworks, utilities, building services, and temporary structures
  • Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under pressure

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a WHS-related field
  • White Card
  • Class C Driver Licence
    Completed training in WHS Auditing and Incident & Investigation Management

What's on offer

We are offering a permanent full time position, with an attractive remuneration from $138,124 to $152,133 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
    Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Paul Willingham on or email

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Friday, 21, November 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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