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- Safety Risk and Assurance Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8)
- Ongoing full time opportunity
- Parramatta, Sydney, Wollongong or Newcastle preferred (other NSW locations may be considered by negotiation) hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

Help create safer workplaces by strengthening risk management, assurance and continuous improvement across a diverse and purpose-driven organisation.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Risk and Assurance Officer to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team on an ongoing full-time basis.

About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety risk and assurance programs that support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help identify, assess and monitor safety risks, coordinate assurance activities, track corrective actions and support the ongoing effectiveness of our safety management systems.

You will play an important role in analysing safety performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement, and providing practical advice that helps strengthen risk management practices and safety outcomes. The role also contributes to audits, reviews, reporting, governance activities and the development of tools and resources that support a positive safety culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data,



engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in a complex and varied operational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of safety risk and assurance frameworks, systems and processes.
- Assisting with the delivery of safety assurance activities, including audits, reviews and compliance monitoring.
- Analysing safety performance information, identifying trends and preparing high-quality executive reports, insights and recommendations.
- Monitoring corrective actions and supporting the effective management of safety risks across the organisation.
- Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on safety risk and assurance matters.
- Contributing to the development of policies, procedures, resources and initiatives that strengthen safety performance.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-focused safety professional who is passionate about helping organisations create safe, healthy and high-performing workplaces.

You bring experience in Work Health and Safety, risk management, assurance, audit, compliance or a related field, along with a strong understanding of how effective risk management and assurance practices contribute to positive safety outcomes. You enjoy analysing information,



identifying trends and translating data and audit findings into meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement.

You are a robust communicator who can build trusted relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. You bring sound judgement, critical thinking, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. You can translate complex issues into clear, practical recommendations to support informed decision making.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in Work Health and Safety, risk management, assurance, compliance, audit or a related discipline.
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and safety management systems.
- The ability to analyse information, identify risks and trends, and provide practical recommendations to improve safety performance.
- Experience contributing to audits, assurance activities, compliance monitoring or risk management processes.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials and recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your safety, risk and assurance expertise in a role that positively impacts people across a large and diverse organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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