Project Officer

Role - Project Officer - Operational Practice - SafeWork NSW Grade : Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary range : $113,574 to $125,720 + superannuation Duration : Temporary until 31 May 2026 Location : Gosford/Parramatta/Wollongong - Flexible Applications Close : Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 9:59am About SafeWork NSW SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our focus is to protect NSW workers by preventing and reducing work‑related fatalities, serious injuries, and illnesses by securing compliance with work health and safety and associated legislation. SafeWork NSW is undergoing an exciting and important period of transformation as we establish the organisation as a modern, strong and standalone Work Health and Safety Regulator. About the team The Operational Practice Team is a multidisciplinary team made up of Inspectors, Project/Policy Officers and administrative staff that work collaboratively to: Improve regulatory processes and practice Implement major reforms across SafeWork, including translating policy changes into operational practice that makes sense Collaborate nationally on best WHS practice with other WHS Regulators Maintain the SW Knowledge Bank, WHS Digital Operations Manual, Codes of Practice and various registers including exemptions, legislative changes and issues Provide support and secretariat services to the: WHSDOM Review Working Group (Chair) Policy and Regulatory Officers Community of Practice (Chair) National Committees (WHS Related) SafeWork NSW Regulatory Practice Oversight Committee (RPOC) Responsibilities Work closely in a project team facilitating and supporting the review and update of WHS Codes of Practice Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issues management to ensure deliverables are met Provide Secretariat support to facilitate the effective and efficient management of meetings and actions Coordinate and analyse feedback and submissions from stakeholders Maintain governance processes and accurate records, ensuring current and relevant information is available and relevant policies, procedures, confidentiality, and privacy requirements are met Provide project support to deliver internal and external communications and contributing to business‑critical services About you Be a motivated self‑starter who is flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, capable of working independently and without direction at times Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality Demonstrated experience delivering quality outputs with a high level of attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted business relationships with internal and external stakeholders Having an understanding of the principles of Policy implementation and maintenance. High level of skills across a range of Microsoft 365 applications, experience with SharePoint and other related programs an advantage Demonstrated commitment to service delivery seeking opportunities of improvement with the customer at the heart How to Apply Your application should include: A covering letter (maximum two pages) indicating the location for which you are applying and detailing the skills and experience you would bring to this role, including demonstrated examples An up‑to‑date resume (of no more than five pages) For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Sharlene Fouzder via 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. 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 Sharlene Fouzder via Additional information Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities for a period of up to 18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr