About the Role
Sydney Water is seeking a proactive and compassionate Health & Wellbeing Specialist to lead the development and implementation of health and wellbeing programmes across the organisation. This vital role plays a key part in fostering a safe, inclusive, and mentally healthy workplace for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement health and wellbeing programmes that address psychosocial hazards, promote resilience, and support business outcomes
- Conduct psychosocial risk assessments and coach leaders in identifying and controlling psychosocial hazards, and managing mental health risks across varied teams
- Design and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure a consistent, compliant approach organisation-wide
- Deliver training and education on psychological health and safety to enhance awareness and capability
- Use data and key performance indicators to evaluate programme effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- Provide expert advice on wellbeing risks and trends, guiding culture change and embedding initiatives into the Work Health and Safety Management System
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering occupational health and wellbeing programmes in complex, high-risk organisational environments
- Proven ability to design, implement and evaluate company-wide wellbeing frameworks and initiatives
- Strong strategic thinking, programme management, and analytical capability with a solution-focused approach
- Extensive knowledge of WHS legislation, psychosocial risks, and health and safety compliance
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influencing, and cultural change skills across all organisational levels
- Exceptional communication, advisory, and data interpretation skills with a strong customer service ethos
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
- As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
- A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required.
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.
We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
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