WHS Compliance Support Officer

• Ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team
• Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $99938 - $110271 plus super & leave loading

At theNSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

About the role

The role supports the delivery of compliance activities and the implementation of Work Health and Safety (WHS) programs and reporting to enable successful WHS program delivery legislative compliance and strategic improvement.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles legislative and regulatory requirements and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to compile interpret and report data and statistics related to WHS compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships and provide clear guidance in WHS matters.
• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of WHS programs including training and awareness campaigns.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills for preparing maintaining and managing records reports and correspondence to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.
• Certificate IV in Work Health Safety or similar discipline

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires as long as you remain in a nonchild-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Sun 17th May 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Annette Celle Manager WHS Compliance at ; and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alexis Katombe at

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people of any age or gender people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees people with disability people with sensory differences and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment details listed above. For more information visit theNSW Department of Educations Diversity equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.