About the position (temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment)

The Wellbeing & Safety Coordinator supports the Manager Wellbeing & Safety in coordinating work health and safety incidents, managing recovery at work programs, and ensuring the wellbeing of Parliamentary staff. The position holder will oversee First Aid arrangements, assist with reporting and analysis, and provide secretariat support for the Work Health and Safety Committee. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and driving cultural change within the workplace.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You’re a motivated professional with contemporary knowledge of work health and safety and experience in recovery at work or case management. You thrive in a role where confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion are essential, and you’re confident in providing impartial and well-considered advice. With strong computer literacy and the ability to navigate WHS management systems, you’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.

Relevant qualifications or experience in WHS, along with (or the ability to gain) accreditation as a Recovery at Work point, will set you up for success. You’re proactive, detail-focused, and committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality wellbeing and safety programs within a unique parliamentary environment

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Based on your work experience and knowledge of employee wellbeing and safety, what do you think are the most important attributes you can bring to this role to deliver quality outcomes for the NSW Parliament?
2. Describe your experience and approach to managing a variety of diverse stakeholder relationships.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ or the helpdesk on 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492487

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 11 September 2025 [11.55pm]