About us
SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.
SafeWork NSW has just transformed to become a modern, strong, and independent Work Health and Safety Regulator.
The Investigations and Enforcement Directorate is responsible for providing frontline advisory, triage and response functions, including leading and or contributing to 1st response activities for critical WHS incidents. The Directorate also leads the investigation of WHS matters, management of the High-Risk Workplace and Repeat Offender Program and manages and coordinates SafeWork’s Enforceable Undertakings function. Broadly the Directorate also leads and or contributes to building and maintaining critical partnerships and relationships with other regulators, communicates WHS regulatory outcomes and lessons learnt to industry and the community.
Ideal candidate
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented professional who demonstrates resilience and commitment. The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced environments, confidently manage complex projects, cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, and apply sound judgment to resolve challenging regulatory issues.
You would provide support to the Investigations and Enforcement Directorate across a broad range of interesting and diverse tasks that enable improved service delivery and support regulatory initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from all team members as we work together on projects.
About the role:
As a Project Officer, you will play a key role in managing and supporting projects that align with SafeWork NSW strategic objectives.
You will:
To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ to access our application portal and submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter and resume outlining your capabilities and experience relevant to the role and why you believe you are the right person for the role (no more than 2 pages)
Application closing date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (9:59AM)
For further information in relation to the advertised position please contact Kylie Stevens on 0459 862 359 or via email [email protected]
Please note the following:
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Natalie Caruana at [email protected]
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A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.
We are a team of more than 12,000 people, working together to provide services that improve the lives of our 8+ million customers across NSW. We are focused on delivering customer service, modern and strong regulation, along with meaningful digital reform for communities. DCS is a portfolio of more than 30 agencies, entities and business units, which makes our work incredibly diverse.
We are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We offer flexible working, competitive pay and conditions, and support employee health and wellbeing.
Come join us and help influence the future of our great state.
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