Advisor Governance

- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, systems and processes that promote transparency and accountability.
- Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981 - $129,492 + superannuation and leave loading
- Ongoing full-time opportunity based in Gosford or Parramatta with versatile and hybrid working options available.

About us SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

About the team

The Governance team supports effective decision-making, accountability and organisational oversight across SafeWork NSW. The team coordinates a range of critical corporate governance functions and is currently focused on uplifting governance frameworks and supporting SafeWork NSW's continued maturity as a standalone regulator.

Your responsibilities will include

This role operates across a diverse range of governance activities in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, innate integrity, sound judgement and effective task prioritisation are essential.

You will support the implementation, administration and oversight of key governance frameworks across SafeWork NSW, including the organisation's interagency agreement and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) portfolio. This includes stakeholder engagement, records management, reporting, review and renewal processes, and compliance monitoring to support effective cross-agency collaboration and the achievement of organisational objectives.





The role also provides ad hoc support to Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) reporting, internal audit activities, fraud and corruption control initiatives, governance reporting, and the administration of corporate delegations and policy frameworks.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help ensure governance obligations are met, governance processes are applied consistently, and information is accurately maintained, monitored and reported to support effective decision-making.

This role requires in-person attendance as directed at Gosford and Sydney Metropolitan office locations.

For more information about the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

About you

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who demonstrates integrity, sound judgement and strong organisational skills in a dynamic environment. The role would suit candidates with experience in governance, compliance, risk, audit, policy or related functions, as well as those with a strong interest in governance.

To be successful in this role you will:

- model and promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability
- possess strong critical thinking skills and capacity for research and analysis
- possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively and with confidence across diverse audiences




- have a demonstrated ability to foster and maintain productive relationships across key internal and external stakeholders
- be resilient, adaptable, organised, self-motivated, and capable of independently managing competing priorities including urgent requests while balancing workload demands to meet conflicting deadlines.

How to Apply Please provide a brief cover letter (no more than two pages), and your current resume (no more than five pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Application closing date: Monday 23 November 2026 (11.59pm)

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Jessie Elliott, Manager Governance, [email protected] For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact, Narelle Reynolds, Talent Advisor at [email protected]

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 want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Narelle Reynolds, Talent Advisor at [email protected] For more information, please visit

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Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.

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