Senior Compliance & Environment Officer - Occupational Hygiene

Senior Compliance & Environment Officer – Occupational Hygiene

 

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

 

 

• Ongoing
• Working from Parramatta 5 days per fortnight in line with the department’s flexible working arrangements
• Salary range: $133,348 - $146,945 p.a. plus superannuation & leave loading

 

About the role

 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and drive the delivery and continuous improvement of asbestos and hazardous materials management across NSW public schools, helping create safe and healthy learning and working environments for students, staff and the wider school community.

 

As the Senior Compliance and Environment Officer – Occupational Hygiene, you will provide specialist technical advice, leadership and strategic direction on occupational hygiene matters. You will critically review and interpret technical reports, risk assessments and relevant legislative requirements, providing evidence-based recommendations and practical solutions to manage complex and emerging risks, including asbestos, mould and hazardous chemicals.

 

In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee occupational hygiene compliance initiatives, ensuring effective management of asbestos and other hazardous materials in accordance with relevant Work Health and Safety legislation, policies and standards.
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance, particularly in response to incidents, high-risk findings and complex occupational hygiene matters.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, guidance materials and innovative, cost-effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration, consultation and consistent approaches to occupational hygiene risk management.
• Design and deliver education, training and awareness programs to strengthen organisational knowledge and capability.
• Develop and maintain robust governance frameworks, systems, tools and databases to monitor compliance, measure performance and report on improvements in occupational hygiene risk management.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the department's capacity to identify, assess and manage occupational hygiene risks.

 

For further information please click here to view the role description

 

About you -

• You are an experienced occupational hygiene professional with strong technical expertise, strategic thinking and a passion for creating safer and healthier workplaces. You can translate complex technical information and legislative requirements into clear, practical advice that supports sound decision-making and effective risk management.

 

You will bring:

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in occupational hygiene, including asbestos, hazardous materials, mould and hazardous chemical risk management at a strategic level.
• Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, regulatory requirements, relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
• Proven ability to critically assess technical reports, occupational hygiene risk assessments and investigation findings, and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging risks, evaluate options and develop practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

 

Essential requirements of the role

 

• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering or another related field and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in occupational hygiene.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

 

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

 

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

 

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

 

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

 

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

 

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

 

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

 

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

 

Closing date : Sunday , 29th November 2026  at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kim Levett at kim.levett2@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.