Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Support the delivery of safety, wellbeing and psychosocial initiatives across DCCEEW
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99K pa to $110K pa + super

Do you love keeping things organised, making information easy to find, and helping meaningful work land well across an organisation?

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is looking for a highly organised, detail‑focused Safety & Wellbeing Officer to support the delivery of safety, wellbeing and psychosocial initiatives across DCCEEW. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordination, communication and being the “glue” that helps projects, campaigns and programs run smoothly.

You’ll work closely with a supportive team of safety and wellbeing specialists, helping turn good ideas into well‑run activities, clear resources and great user experiences for our people.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide hands‑on coordination and support across a range of safety and wellbeing activities, including:

• Project & coordination support – Organising meetings, workshops and forums; maintaining project plans, trackers and calendars.
• Intranet, documents & version control – Updating intranet content, templates, SOPs and document libraries for accuracy and consistency.
• Campaigns, programs & events – Assisting with safety and wellbeing initiatives and coordinating regular wellbeing programs.
• Logistics & stakeholder support – Coordinating workshops and forums, managing logistics and liaising with stakeholders.

You’ll also:

• Draft briefings, communications and intranet updates for review
• Respond to routine enquiries and escalate complex matters appropriately
• Maintain simple dashboards and trackers

Projects you’ll support
You’ll contribute to a variety of initiatives, such as:

• Safety & wellbeing campaigns and psychosocial awareness activities
• Psychosocial risk pathway rollout, including new and updated resources
• Peer Support Program, Leader Forums and CoP sessions
• Routine wellbeing and safety programs delivered with external providers
• Intranet refreshes and document library management

About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are highly organised, detail‑oriented and comfortable juggling priorities
• Write clearly and confidently, with strong formatting skills
• Are a confident user of Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Enjoy coordinating logistics and supporting stakeholders
• Pick up new systems and processes quickly
• Value teamwork, service, accuracy and reliability
• Bring knowledge or experience in WHS and/or wellbeing (or a strong interest in building it)

So, if you’re looking for a role that offers variety, development and the chance to build strong foundations in safety, wellbeing and psychosocial initiatives - then this could be the job for you!

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Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Thursday 9 April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Keith Dawson, Safety and Wellbeing Projects Manager via keith.e.dawson@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 548506).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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