Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2302
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Job reference number: 108569
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $121175.0-$135716.0
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You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.
In this role, you will:
The Work Health & Safety Practitioner will be responsible for supporting the delivery of functional Work Health & Safety (WH&S) management across all project and business division activities. The role contributes to the ongoing maintenance of risk management processes by assisting with safety policies, protocols, and procedures.
Additionally, the role supports the coordination and delivery of safety policy training, across project activities, on behalf of the NSW State Government (ensuring compliance with the Rail Safety National Law/Work Health and Safety Act/Work Health and Safety Regulations/Heavy Vehicle National Law, and other applicable codes of practice).
Duties & responsibilities will include (not limited to):
Delivering assurance and compliance activities across CG Operational Branches, including implementation of the WHS assurance plan, audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Supporting the Health & Safety Senior Manager and Senior H&S Partners/Advisors with reporting and insights for supported business areas
Providing responsive support on ad hoc and emerging issues, including assisting with incident investigations, managing urgent risks, and addressing stakeholder health and safety queries
This role reports into the Senior Manager for WH&S.
About You:
For you to be successful within this role you should meet all, or most of the following criteria:
Circa 2-3 years experience in a similar WH&S role
A professional qualification, and/or certification within health & safety
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships. You can bring a proactive, energetic approach, and a genuine passion for driving meaningful safety improvements
Nice to Haves:
Understanding of health and safety in an Operational environment
This is a permanent, flexible hybrid role with your base office located in Macquarie Park. This is a Grade 7 role, paying between $121,175.00 -$135,716.00 + super.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 29 June 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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