Health & Wellbeing Officer

at  NSW Strategic Services and Advice

TOGETHER WE SHAPE THRIVING COMMUNITIES, PUBLIC SPACES, PLACES AND ECONOMIES.

• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle, Orange, Wollongong with other NSW offices negotiable
• Clerk Grade 5/6 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $97,207.00 to $107,059.00 + super

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Are you passionate about supporting workplace health and wellbeing? Do you have a strong understanding of WHS initiatives and a commitment to early intervention and prevention health management? We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our team and contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects focused on workplace hygiene, workplace adjustments, and early intervention health management.

ABOUT US

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

THE ROLE

As a Health and Wellbeing Officer, you will assist in developing and implementing key health and wellbeing initiatives across the department. You’ll support early intervention health management programs, such as our workplace adjustment program, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and impactful health and wellbeing solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of early intervention and preventative health management programs, focusing on workplace adjustments and individual case management.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and programs related to health and wellbeing and early intervention.
• Research and gather information to provide sound advice and recommendations to management on health and wellbeing issues.
• Support internal and external stakeholders in delivering key health and wellbeing projects and individual employee support.
• Assist with HSW projects by preparing reports and briefs, managing workplace adjustment requests, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Health & Wellbeing Officer

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace. You should have a strong background in health management, with a particular focus on early intervention and workplace adjustments. Your ability to collaborate, provide expert advice, and manage multiple projects will be essential in delivering outcomes for the department.

• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, regulations, and Australian standards.
• Experience in managing or contributing to health, safety, and wellbeing projects, particularly in the areas of early intervention and workplace adjustments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.