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YOUR ROLE

Homes NSW, a division of the Department of Communities and Justice, is seeking a dedicated Work Health and Safety professional to support the safety and wellbeing of our staff and the communities we serve. Sitting within the Office of the Executive Director, Business Support Team, this role plays a vital part in delivering consistent, high quality WHS and Wellbeing support across the District.
You will provide expert guidance to managers and staff on WHS legislation, risk management, injury claims, and return to work processes. Your work will contribute to building a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and supporting positive outcomes for employees.
This is a valuable opportunity to apply your expertise in a values driven organisation focused on delivering safe, secure housing and improving outcomes for individuals and communities across New South Wales. You will be part of a team that places people, both staff and clients, at the centre of its work, and where your contribution to workplace safety and wellbeing will be genuinely valued.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As part of the Office of Executive Director, Business Support Team for Housing Services you’ll play a key role in providing expert support in Work Health and Safety (WHS), risk, and injury management.

Your role will focus on:

• Offering timely, practical advice to district managers and staff to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and departmental policies.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the DCJ Safety Management System (SMS), promoting consistent use of tools and procedures.
• Assisting with complex or sensitive workers’ compensation claims, helping managers meet their return-to-work and injury management obligations.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture by maintaining divisional risk profiles, conducting risk assessments, and supporting control measures.
• Contributing to WHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and shared.
• Monitoring WHS and injury management data, identifying trends, and preparing reports with actionable recommendations.
• Delivering or supporting WHS training and developing resources to build workforce capability and encourage positive safety behaviours.
• Participate in health and safety committees and establish collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), and external partners such as SafeWork NSW and iCare to support effective WHS and injury management outcomes.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Please describe your experience applying Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, including relevant Codes of Practice and Standards. How have you used this knowledge to support compliance and improve safety outcomes in the workplace?
• Do you hold any qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or Workers Compensation (e.g. Safe Work NSW certifications)? If yes, please provide details. If not, are you willing to obtain them? Additionally, outline your experience working with Workers Compensation guidelines and how you’ve applied them in a professional setting