Senior Advisor, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing

Join the Safety and Security Improvement team at Ministry of Health for an exciting full time temporary employment opportunity (up to November 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• We are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.  

About the role
Are you passionate about improving workplace health, safety, and wellbeing? With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team and lead policy development, project reviews, and evaluation activities. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a broad range of public health organisations and stakeholder representatives, ensuring contemporary and evidence-based approaches to current and emerging challenges to improve the safety and wellbeing of NSW Health workforce.

Crown Clerk 9/10 starting salary from $133,348 - $146,945 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing
You will be working across a number of projects ensuring the effective delivery by supporting and communicating with key stakeholders. Activities will include:

• Manage and undertake policy and program development, review and evaluation of projects for the NSW Health Service, the Ministry of Health, and related government agencies to address current and emerging issues in relation to safety and wellbeing including the NSW Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework.
• Plan, manage, implement and monitor projects to ensure project outcomes are achieved. 
• Liaise, communicate, and consult with key staff in public health organisations and stakeholder representatives
• Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, or circulars to inform, respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new policy initiatives.
• Assist imbedding best practice safety/wellbeing practices across NSW Health and represent NSW Health on internal and external committees.

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Experience in developing, analysing and evaluating policy and other projects related to safety/wellbeing in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on safety/wellbeing and related matters.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy and project research, development, review and evaluation.

How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by responding to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe your experience in managing organisation- or state-wide policies or projects related to work health and safety/ injury management matters, including engaging with a range of stakeholders such as unions, staff and managers.
2. Describe your experience in providing advice to your employer on psychosocial related matters.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Mackay on Catherine.Mackay@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ681384.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on Anu.Kundu@health.nsw.gov.au

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 30 August 2026
 

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