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Latest employment updates
Media release
5 November 2024
A career-expanding opportunity is now open for creative practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to gain hands-on experience and grow their professional network with some of NSW’s leading arts, screen and music organisations.
Media release
1 November 2024
As the way we work continues to evolve, so must the ways in which we keep people safe. This is why SafeWork NSW is launching a 5 year strategic plan to ensure we keep workers both physically and mentally safe, making sure everyone can go home safely to their families at the end of every workday.
Ministerial media release
25 October 2024
SafeWork NSW inspectors are out in force, targeting scaffold safety on construction sites across the state as part of their Scaff Safe 2024 campaign.
Media release
24 October 2024
October is National Safe Work Month, a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
Ministerial media release
23 October 2024
Essential workers will receive significantly more support to move and settle into the Northern Rivers thanks to a successful Minns Labor Government initiative, The Welcome Experience, being extended into the region making it easier for local organisations to attract workers to making the move.
Regional NSW, make the move
Regional NSW offers great opportunities for essential workers and their families. If you are looking to have more time for yourself and your family, or just want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, then make the move to regional NSW.
Recent employment publications
Corporate document
NSW Industrial Relations | 4 November 2024
NSW Industrial Relations is committed to providing excellent customer service. Access our Customer Service Commitment below.
Guide
SafeWork NSW | 28 October 2024
This two-page guide is designed to help hospitality businesses understand what workplace sexual harassment looks like and the steps to take to prevent or minimise the risk of it occurring.
Guide
NSW Valuer General | 9 September 2024
This application guide will help you understand how to apply for the Value NSW graduate program - applications for 2025 are now closed.
Program
Local Land Services | 26 August 2024
Get all the information you need to apply for the Local Land Services Graduate Program.
Corporate document
NSW Industrial Relations | 8 August 2024
Links to Premier's Department Circulars and Premier’s Memoranda that cover industrial relations in the NSW public sector.