WHS and Injury Management Advisor – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing Full time. 35 hours per week.

• Location: Parramatta. Flexible and hybrid working options available.

• Clerk Grade: Level 7/8. Base salary $113,574 p.a. to $125,720 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. We are a NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The People and Culture Division plays a critical role in enabling organisational performance by supporting the full employee lifecycle and fostering a positive, inclusive and high performing workplace. The division partners closely with leaders and teams to build capability, strengthen culture and ensure people practices are contemporary, compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities.

About the role

The Work Health and Safety / Injury Management Advisor provides specialised operational advice and support to managers and staff to strengthen workplace safety, injury management and wellbeing outcomes. Working within the People and Culture team, the role coordinates workers compensations matters, incident and injury management activities, supports risk identification and mitigation, and contributes to the effective implementation of WHS initiatives.

You will support end‑to‑end injury management processes, including return to work and rehabilitation, assist with incident investigation and corrective actions, and monitor compliance with WHS legislation and organisational requirements. The role also contributes to reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance across the organisation. Occasional travel to regional offices may be required

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About you

You are a proactive WHS professional with experience providing practical, risk‑based advice in a safety or injury management environment. You are confident working with managers and stakeholders to manage incidents, address risks, and support safe and compliant workplace practices.

You bring sound judgement when dealing with sensitive matters, are able to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical way, and can balance competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely outcomes.

You have:

• Experience supporting WHS and/or injury management activities, including workers compensation claims, incident coordination, and return to work processes

• The ability to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend practical control measures

• Strong judgement and the ability to determine when to escalate complex or high‑risk matters

• Experience analysing data and identifying trends to inform risk mitigation or improvement initiatives

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

Essential requirements

• Qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in managing workers compensation matters, return to work programs and risk management

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)

• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)

• career development including study leave and acting opportunities

• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• complete the online application

• submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability

• answer the following targeted questions:

1. Describe a time you managed or supported an incident or injury management case. How did you assess the situation, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and support a timely and safe return to work outcome?

2. Provide an example of when you identified a workplace hazard or emerging risk (including psychosocial risk). How did you assess the risk, recommend control measures, and influence stakeholders to implement changes?

Read: writing your job application for tips on the application process.

Visit the  Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, 07 June 2026.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Michelle Hodgson, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at Michelle.Hodgson@tag.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Janina Fuentes, Talent Advisor on Janina.Fuentes@tag.nsw.gov.au

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn, or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au

• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.

• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.