Safety Risk and Assurance Officer at DCCEEW NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

125720.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Culture Improvement, WHS Risk Management, Safety Assurance Frameworks, WHS Audit, Risk-Based Environments, WHS Legislation Knowledge, Safety Standards Knowledge, Written Communication, Report Preparation, Analytical Thinking, Prioritization, Stakeholder Communication, Compliance Activities, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Help build a safer, healthier workplace across NSW * Permanent, full-time opportunity * Office location Parramatta, Wollongong or Newcastle preferred, hybrid working supported * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super Are you motivated by improving safety systems, strengthening assurance and supporting positive safety culture across a large, diverse organisation? Join the People, Culture and Safety division at DCCEEW and play a key role in supporting the Department’s work health and safety risk management and assurance programs. As a Safety Risk and Assurance Officer, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of the Department’s WHS risk management and safety assurance frameworks under the DCCEEW Safety Management System. Working closely with safety leaders and internal stakeholders, this role is suited to a WHS professional enjoys improving safety management systems through structured WHS assurance activities, analysing information, and producing high-quality written reports that support evidence based decision making. About You You’re a proactive, detail‑oriented, WHS professional with experience working in safety assurance, or WHS audit or WHS risk‑based environments and proven ability to support effective safety management systems. You bring hands‑on experience maintaining WHS assurance programs, conducting audits, and delivering or supporting training activities, underpinned by strong knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian and international safety standards. Excellent written communication skills are essential. You are confident preparing clear, concise and evidence-based reports, audit documentation and insights for a wide range of stakeholders. You communicate complex information simply both in writing and verbally, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality written work. You are highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. We are looking for somebody with strong analytical thinking and a collaborative approach to compliance activities. Essential Requirements * Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety * ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Lead Auditor (or equivalent) * Sound knowledge and practical application of WHS legislation and international safety standards. For more information read the full Role Description:Safety Risk & Assurance Officer.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtAk87RdiQWOiCKRAvKhhAkOPDEqh51stZO7WHyZN36hNFXqgHsUYSdfiPiBfeAhleqiQupkiIo6tQ02lj9nHfCV40tnPdgAU9V34kD6DHdk7i5hR19FNidJsumTTYtjcGO6xJ0jPlDmk0EPJMHZt8_w%7e%7e] Who we are The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew] (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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Applications close Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Sophie Hyde via Sophie.Hyde@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [Sophie.Hyde@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? * Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew/work-us#toc-inclusion-and-belonging] * How we encourage and support people with disability [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/content/people-with-disability] * Information and adjustments for individual needs [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs] for the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au [dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or contacting Gemma Battison on 02 8289 6733 (please mention reference number 548531). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] for a yarn. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nswdcceew], Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/nswdcceew], X [https://twitter.com/nswdcceew] (Twitter), YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@nswdcceew] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nswdcceew/]. Role Description [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/795/gateway/default.aspx?sData=E7tTKDEyyWPyLsAhbioSICMFg3UwxBDsI2IUwC_GGTWkTtmI_-QPd7vpobMSVvAToEEjzC_WUOJlHmaSXKQrr6qyGMAXqL38_ZNxxGr25eh52XuKOFJ3xyRFkR4dutjIP3GcxAJcYKkj_RiuYAQUZlqfFNTXK8RCZsFMVF_VQFk~]

Responsibilities

This role supports the delivery and continuous improvement of the Department’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) risk management and safety assurance frameworks within the DCCEEW Safety Management System. The officer will work closely with safety leaders to improve safety management systems through structured assurance activities, data analysis, and producing high-quality written reports for evidence-based decision-making.