Team Coordinator, Compliance & Enforcement Programs Grade: Team Coordinator Salary range: Starting from $152,397 per annum superannuation Location: Parramatta or Gosford Work type: Permanent ongoing full-time with flexible working arrangements considered Applications Close: Friday 16th January 2026 – 9:59am Make a real difference in Workplace Safety This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of specialist inspectors that undertakes assessment, validation, verification, and audit functions. The team plays a key role in delivery of critical strategies that shape SafeWork NSW’s regulatory approach to compliance and enforcement programs, supporting safe workplaces across NSW. If you’re ready to start a meaningful career and contribute to safer workplaces across NSW, we’re looking for a passionate Team Coordinator to join our team. About the Role This role requires experience in leading teams, along with knowledge and awareness of compliance and enforcement programs and approaches within a regulatory environment, including the use of enforceable undertakings as an alternative to prosecution. As a Team Coordinator, you will: Have an understanding of WHS legislation and other relevant legislation and be able to execute activities within our regulatory environment Build capability across the inspectorate to undertake assessments and verification activities to support compliance and enforcement programs that address risk and compliance challenges in the workplace Lead complex inspections, stakeholder engagement, and compliance and enforcement projects and activities Work closely with project officers and support staff to deliver our strategic compliance and enforceable undertakings programs Provide leadership and foster a high-performing organisational culture Identify and respond to emerging issues and risks in a dynamic environment Manage complex matters in highly sensitive contexts Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Key Attributes Proven ability to manage complex matters, including cross-agency jurisdiction and stakeholder engagement Be innovative and creative having an appreciation for behavioural science and what motivates behaviour change for individuals and workplaces Establish performance outcomes and measures for key project goals, and define monitoring, reporting and communication requirements Ability to manage competing priorities and achieve common objectives. Excellent communication skills to engage and influence key stakeholders to improve safety outcomes. Demonstrated resilience and ability to work independently within a high performing team. Ability to anticipate, identify and address issues and potential problems and select the most effective solutions from a range of options Strong leadership and direction within an evolving business unit culture High-level oral and written communication skills How to Apply Your application should include: A covering letter (maximum two pages) addressing what you would bring to this role, including: Demonstrated examples How you demonstrate the above attributes and role capabilities Your passion for this type of work and why you are interested in the role. You should also include an up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages) Any questions about this role? For enquiries relating this recruitment, please contact recruitment@safework.nsw.gov.au Due to the Christmas shutdown period, the Talent Team will be unavailable to respond to queries from 25 December 2025 to 9 January 2026. Additionally, system upgrades will occur during this time, and applications cannot be submitted for this role and will be unavailable between 24 and 25 December 2025. If you experience technical difficulties during this period, please email recruitment@safework.nsw.gov.au and we will endeavour to respond upon return. Salary Grade Team Coordinator, with the base salary for this role starting at 152,397 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Narelle Reynolds via Narelle.Reynolds@safework.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: 16 January 2026 9.59am Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here . We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Narelle.Reynolds@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process
