Advisor, Safety & Risk Management Clerk Grade: 07/08 Salary Range: $116,981
- $129,492 + super Employment Type: 1xTemporary Role (up to 6 months) and 1xOngoing position with the creation of talent pool

Location:
Haymarket, Parramatta or Gosford. Hybrid working arrangements including office attendance DCS Safety & Risk Management, People & Culture Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and helping people manage risk effectively? The DCS Safety & Risk Management team is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and experienced professionals to join our team as an Advisor Safety and Risk Management (Clerk Grade 7/8). This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across the organisation, providing expert advice and support to improve work health and safety outcomes, strengthen risk management practices, and contribute to a positive safety culture.

About the Role
As a Safety Advisor, you will partner with leaders and staff to support the effective implementation of workplace health and safety systems, policies and initiatives. You will provide practical advice, assist with incident and hazard management, support risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

Key responsibilities
include:
• Provide high level advice and support to managers and employees in management of WHS risks and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to foster consultation in risk mitigating activities and support the organisation’s strategic agenda on health, safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation activities.
• Assisting with incident investigations and identifying corrective actions.
• Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, policies and procedures.
• Supporting workplace inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Preparing reports, briefings and safety performance information.
• Contributing to the development and review of safety programs, procedures and resources.
• Building robust stakeholder relationships to promote positive safety outcomes.



About You To be successful in this role you will possess a great blend of skills, including:
• Previous experience in a Work Health and Safety role, ideally within a government or large organisation, including experience interpreting and applying WHS legislation and policies.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and also work independently, while managing multiple tasks and prioritising workloads.
• Committed to fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in WHS (for example Certificate IV in WHS) Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to:
• Work within a supportive and high-performing Safety & Risk Management team.
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that improve employee safety and wellbeing.
• Build your expertise across a diverse range of operational and corporate environments.
• Develop your professional skills through challenging and rewarding work.

How to Apply
Your application should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter which clearly details your relevant skills, experience to this position, and the response to the below targeted question: Targeted Question:
• "Please provide an example of a complex workplace health and safety issue you have managed. Outline how you assessed the risk, engaged stakeholders with differing perspectives, implemented controls, and measured the effectiveness of the outcome. (limit response to 500 words)" For further information

about the role
, please contact Simone Fraser,



Senior Advisor Safety & Risk Management, at [email protected] Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at $116,981 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Rodrigo Sandoval via [email protected]. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Click here to view our approach on the use of AI in recruitment. A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role. Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or [email protected]. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

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