- Location negotiable across the Sydney Metro region (subject to campus availability)
- Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)
- $135,869 – $146,318 salary package - includes base salary ($119,706 - $128,912), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We Invest in Our People

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and career development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the Role

This position provides strategic and operational WHS leadership, advisory and governance support to ensure the effective implementation of the One TAFE WHS framework across the Region. The role drives compliance, risk management and continuous improvement through the provision of specialist advice, performance monitoring, incident and hazard analysis, and assurance activities.



Through effective stakeholder engagement, coaching and the implementation of proactive safety initiatives, the position strengthens organisational capability, supports informed decision-making, ensures legislative compliance, and fosters a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing.

The successful candidate for this role needs to be based within the Sydney metro area to provide WHS related guidance and support to our city campuses. Some travel between campuses may be required.

Please note, we are anticipating the start date for this role to be sometime in late-January or February 2027.

About You

To be successful for this candidate the candidate must demonstrate:

- Degree in relevant WHS discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Strong background in WHS regulatory and/or legislative compliance would be highly regarded
- Knowledge of Workers Compensation and Return to Work (RTW) processes and legislation would be beneficial but not mandatory
- Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required
- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)

How to Apply

For further information regarding the role, please click the Apply button. You will be redirected to the Careers at TAFE NSW website where you can review the Role Description, application process, and application instructions.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now! Applications close: 11:55pm (AEDT) Wednesday 18 November 2026.

📌 WHS Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 TAFE NSW
📍 Sydney