Director Health Safety

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Working with and coordinating corporate and enabling functions that support our vision of creating thriving environments and communities for every generation.

• Are you looking to leading safety and wellbeing whilst empowering people?
• Ongoing, full-time opportunity
• Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• TRP starting from $231,238, based on capability, experience and knowledge

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water is seeking a visionary leader to champion health, safety, and wellbeing across a diverse and dynamic workforce.

As Director – Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you'll lead strategic initiatives that embed wellbeing into the fabric of our organisation. You'll design and implement frameworks that promote physical and psychological safety, drive early intervention, and support effective injury management and return-to-work outcomes.

This is your opportunity to influence culture, shape policy, and deliver real change in a department that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of department-wide health, safety and wellbeing strategies
• Provide expert advice to senior executives and stakeholders across government
• Oversee injury management, workplace adjustment, and resilience programs
• Monitor emerging risks and ensure compliance with WHS legislation
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of care and accountability

About You

You will have tertiary qualifications in WHS or a related discipline, as well as proven experience leading safety and wellbeing functions in complex environments. To be successful you will need a deep knowledge of WHS legislation and behavioural change strategies. Courage, resilience, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and reform are key.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Health Safety and Wellbeing

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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Charlie Heuston

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