Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Use your project safety expertise to contribute to delivering water infrastructure projects providing sustainable water for the environment and communities of NSW

• Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 role up to June 2027
• Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or other southern regional location by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super

The Infrastructure Project team is seeking to appoint Senior Project Safety Partner to play a key role in the safe delivery of infrastructure projects to meet the NSW Government’s commitments including Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) Acceleration and Reconnecting River Country Early Works.

The Senior Project Safety Partner is responsible for providing strategic WHS advice and support to ensure that the Water Group construction projects meet the relevant work health and safety frameworks, polices, procedures and practices and comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle. The role partners with Project leads and Industry Partners, undertaking verification and validation activities and promotion of industry best WHS practices and standards.

This role is based in Deniliquin, Albury, Wagga Wagga or southern regional office near the respective projects and does require travel to site.

About You

To be successful in the role you will demonstrated experience in a civil construction or similar industry.

You will be a good communicator with strong influencing and negotiating skills enabling you to influence and achieve safety outcomes with stakeholders who have a range of different priorities.

As a subject matter expert and leader in safety, you have the demonstrated ability to build and embed a high performance WHS culture by partnering with contractors and managers and business units and providing advice and recommendations on WHS risk management, audit and incident investigation matters to facilitate effective decision making.

You will have a sound knowledge of WHS legislation and Codes of Practice and a genuine interest in keeping abreast of leading practice WHS solutions to support a sustainable and ongoing high performance WHS culture across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline and/or relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Project Safety Partner

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Lavelle, Director Infrastructure Projects via email [email protected] or mobile 0429 156 386.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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