Senior Risk & Business Resilience Officer
* Join SafeWork NSW and lead best‑practice risk management and resilience that drives successful project delivery and strengthens organisational resilience
* Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464- $142,665 plus super
* 2x Temporary full-time roles for up to 2 years based in Parramatta
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.
About the role:
SafeWork NSW is seeking a proactive risk and business resilience advisor to develop and implement risk management and resilience strategies, tools, and processes across multiple projects and programs. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving an uplift in risk mitigation and business resilience activities (e.g. business continuity management), ultimately enabling successful project delivery, and strengthening organisational capability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the development and analysis of policies, procedures and standards to improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of projects and programs focused on risk management, compliance, governance, business continuity and internal audit.
* Provide advice and recommendations to drive continuous improvement and build organisational capability in risk management, compliance, governance, business continuity and audit.
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support alignment with strategic objectives.
* Identify and assess risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle to ensure proactive management and mitigation.
* Develop and implement reporting tools and processes to accurately record and communicate risk information.
* Communicate with stakeholders to ensure understanding of obligations and support informed decision-making.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, business resilience and internal audit strategies to ensure timely completion of reviews and controls.
* Provide technical and general advice on risk and issues management to support best-practice project methodologies.
To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Demonstrated experience in project and program risk management, business resilience and internal audit within complex, multistakeholder environments.
* Strong knowledge of risk management, business continuity, compliance, and internal audit frameworks, tools and controls
* Experience designing and maintaining risk reporting mechanisms and dashboards that drive decision making.
* Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders, facilitating consultation and alignment to organisational strategy.
* Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, evidence based recommendations.
* Sound understanding of project management methodologies and issues management practices.
* Tertiary qualifications in risk management, engineering, business, public administration or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
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.
Application closing date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 (9:59am)
For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Sharlene Fouzder at
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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.