Wellbeing/WHS Advisor

Wellbeing/WHS Advisor

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Ongoing Full Time

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8, $116,981 pa - $129,492 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of wellbeing programs, projects and services that support the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.

What you’ll do

As part of the Recruitment, Engagement and Wellbeing team within People Branch, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Deliver a range of wellbeing programs, initiatives and services that support employee wellbeing across the department and Corrective Services NSW.


• Provide timely advice and guidance to leaders and employees on wellbeing matters and available support services.


• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of wellbeing programs and services.


• Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of wellbeing initiatives, using feedback, data and evaluation outcomes to enhance effectiveness and employee experience.


• Monitor changes in legislation, policy and best practice, and provide advice on potential impacts to organisational processes and wellbeing initiatives.


• Contribute to project activities, reporting requirements, communications and other initiatives that support the broader objectives of the Recruitment, Engagement and Wellbeing team.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an individual who has project management experience with strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.  The person will have experience in delivering wellbeing or health related programs, services or initiatives.

You will be a team player who can manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes, in a fast-paced and evolving environment.  The person will be able provide practical, evidence-based advice that aligns with legislation, policy, organisational priorities and the needs of our people.

 We want you to be passionate about what you do, to champion our values, be hard working and deliver service and solutions that contribute to business outcomes.

You will have a passion for learning and growing in this area to provide expert support and advice to deliver on wellbeing initiatives.

Essential requirements of the role

Qualifications in a relevant field and/ or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience working in a professional health and safety environment.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Explain how you have implemented a wellbeing project and outline the results and


2. How have you engaged with multiple stakeholders across different levels of the organisation and what communication strategies did you use to achieve this?

Applications close Wednesday, 26th August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nina Morales, Senior HR Advisor via [email protected] or Kylie Fitzgerald, Manager Wellbeing on 0459 623 235 or at [email protected]

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via [email protected]   

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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