About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

The Safety, Environment and Regulation (SER) division works together to deliver globally recognised, safe, sustainable transport for our people, customers and the community including working towards zero fatalities on our roads and waterways, and net-zero emissions for Transport by 2056. SER develops and communicates evidence-based safety, environment and regulatory strategy for our people, customers and the community. Creates, delivers and maintains clear, outcome-focused frameworks, policies, standards and regulatory programs to enable consistent delivery and continuous improvement.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join Transport for NSW. As Health & Safety Advisor you will support the provision of functional Health and Safety Management across project and business division activities within the Chief Customer Office in the Regional and Outer Metro area of TfNSW. The role contributes to the maintenance of an effective risk management process, through implementing all safety policies, protocols and procedures, keeping correct and up-to-date administrative records and facilitating training in safety policies and requirements across all activities on behalf of the NSW State Government.

The successful applicant will be involved in the following:

Support the development and implementation of a detailed safety management plan that delivers on our legal obligations, is business division focused and reinforces the key relationship of the business division to the achievement of the overall business plan for the organisation

Identify, investigate and resolve any problems, complaints, issues raised in consultation with operational management and staff and put appropriate, effective controls in place to proactively manage risks

Support the creation and development of Safety reports and other documentation for the business division

Support investigations, identifying contributing factors to failures and incidents and corrective actions to resolve these, proactively following up to close out actions

Support and drive health and safety assurance processes for business divisions

Support and drive an integrated Safety Management System across multiple divisions

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

On a daily basis you will be responsible for supporting the business divisions with contractor assurance, health and safety systems and incident investigations. You will enjoy working both on site to liaise with industry partners and employees as well as being office based in a hybrid ways of working capacity. You will have excellent knowledge of and experience in Health & Safety legislation and best practice and be able to work autonomously. You will be a flexible team player who thrives in a fast paced, highly complex environment. Attention to detail, the ability to be adaptable and take initiative and a can do approach are essential. You will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills.

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications in health and safety and/or extensive relevant industry experience

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is Transport Grade 8 ($120,423 - $134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. 

For more information on Employee Benefits, please click here. 

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11.59pm,  1st April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. ​

For any enquiries, please email Maren Steed at MAREN.STEED@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

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Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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