Work Health and Safety
8 hours ago
TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist
Location negotiable within Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW Regions (pending TAFE NSW campus availability)
2 x Temporary Full Time opportunities until 30 June 2026
$131,911 - $142,056 package includes base salary ($116,219 - $125,157 per annum) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs and a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist is responsible for providing specialised WHS advisory, systems management and reporting services to the business and communities on a broad range of routine and complex WHS issues to ensure the effective implementation of the WHS system.
This role will see you responsible for providing expert advice, support and guidance to ensure TAFE NSW can meet their accountabilities and all of its statutory obligations for safety by driving a positive safety culture, working closely with leaders and the workforce to coach and mentor safe working behaviours.
While the base location for this position is negotiable, it is limited to campuses within the Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW Regions, subject to TAFE NSW campus availability.
About You
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative team mindset is essential. You'll conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards. Experience working with internal teams to maintain a safe and effective environment is highly valued.
You must hold a minimum Class C driver's licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now
Applications close on 28 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you implemented a WHS system or process. How did you communicate the changes to stakeholders, and how did you ensure buy in?
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Ashar Siddiqui via email or
Role-specific enquiries: contact Joanne O'Keefe, position title via email or contact number
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW's recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across our Eastern Sydney and Southern NSW Regions TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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