SafeWork NSW Advisory Council

The Minister for Work Health and Safety and SafeWork NSW are seeking membership applications for the SafeWork NSW Advisory Council.

Applications are being sought from individuals that align with the following groups:

• experts in the field of work health and safety, or
• representatives from work health and safety support, advocacy, or awareness groups or organisations, or
• individuals with lived experience of workplace injury or death, representing the interests of injured workers and their families.

What is the Advisory Council?

The SafeWork NSW Advisory Council, established under the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Act 2025, seeks to provide key stakeholders with a stronger voice.

It aims to ensure that SafeWork, as the regulator for work health and safety in NSW, hears and considers the diverse perspectives of workers, employers, experts, and people with lived experience when setting its strategic direction and priorities.

Membership

The SafeWork Advisory Council will meet every two (2) months with the potential for out-of-session discussions or attendance at events when required.

Members will be Ministerially appointed and will hold office on a part-time basis for a term not exceeding three (3) years.

Members will be remunerated at a rate of $10,000 per annum (Chairperson) or $5,000 per annum (all other members) in accordance with the classification of the SafeWork Advisory Council as a C2-I entity under the Public Service Commission Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Boards & Committees.

Essential criteria

Expressions of interest are sought from suitable candidates with:

• practical workplace safety experience, occupational health and safety qualifications and technical industry knowledge in one or more specialist areas (WHS expert applicants only),
• the ability to think, analyse and consider the broader context to develop practical solutions,
• the ability to communicate well with a variety of audiences, negotiate and influence actions,
• the ability to exercise judgment and manage conflicts of interest,
• great collaboration skills,
• the ability to conduct oneself with integrity and honesty,
• previous committee or board experience is desirable but not critical.

To apply for one of the available positions, please complete this form by 23 July, 2025.

Next steps

Once your application form has been received, it will be assessed internally. If you are deemed eligible to progress, you will be invited to participate in the next stage.

For any role-related queries, please email the SafeWork Advisory Council Secretariat at [email protected].

Diversity and inclusion

SafeWork NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible 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.

View the full diversity and inclusion statement.