Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Exciting opportunity to join Corporate Services within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading

Temporary role until January 2027 (based in Sydney NSW) hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role

Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive, and thriving workplaces? The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport is seeking a Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to play a pivotal role in shaping a positive and safe workplace culture for our diverse and dynamic workforce.

As the Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you will play a key role in driving safety and wellbeing initiatives across the Department by leading and supporting projects that are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality. You will manage recovery at work cases that achieve positive outcomes, while also providing expert advice to ensure compliance with legislation, and foster a culture of care and best practice. Your work will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and initiatives that align with NSW Government priorities, as well as the coordination of key wellbeing programs such as the annual flu vaccination program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In addition, you will research, analyse, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to further strengthen safety and wellbeing across the Department.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities while maintaining a keen eye for detail

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in workplace health and safety and wellbeing strategies, programs and initiatives

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and contemporary best practice in workplace safety and wellbeing

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Work, Health & Safety (minimum Certificate IV in WHS) or willingness to undertake accreditation or in a related field and/or equivalent experience.

RTW Coordinator Accreditation or equivalent and extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: For enquiries relating to the role please contact Rachel Vale, Senior Safety & Wellbeing Lead - [email protected] or (02) 8059 5503.

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Partner – [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

Create social and economic opportunities for the state

Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.