Leader WHS Compliance
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* Ongoing opportunity in a supportive and high performing team
* Location: Parramatta / Flexible working arrangements.
* A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
* Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142, 665 plus super & annual leave loading.
About the role
The Leader WHS Compliance delivers specialist guidance and technical support on compliance and safety management across the department's schools and workplaces. The role is responsible for collaborating with schools and key stakeholders to foster a positive workplace safety culture that supports effective WHS program implementation, ensures legislative compliance, and drives continuous strategic improvement. The responsibilities include:
* Providing advice on compliance and safety programs to ensure legislative compliance and best practice.
* Supporting the development and delivery of compliance and strategic WHS governance projects and programs.
* Building stakeholder relationships to support effective delivery of safety governance and compliance initiatives.
* Analysing data and preparing reports to inform decision-making and improvement.
* Maintaining regulatory and safety records.
* Developing and delivering WHS training and initiatives for staff.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you -
* Ability to manage multiple competing demands and deadlines within a high-volume work environment.
* Ability to plan and implement WHS operational and strategic compliance initiatives.
* Substantial experience in preparing and delivering written correspondence, including WHS correspondence and reports.
* Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work, Health and Safety or a related field and/or equivalent work history and experience
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 35 hour working week
* Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's 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 Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant's 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 non–child-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: 6th April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Annette Celle details at .
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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.