SafeWork has added 27 new inspectors across metropolitan and regional NSW, including five specialists focused on psychosocial risks. The expansion increases the regulator's frontline capacity across areas identified in its 2026-27 regulatory priorities.
Fourteen of the new inspectors will be based in metropolitan Sydney, while 13 will work across regional NSW, including the Hunter, Central Coast, Riverina, South Coast, Illawarra and Central West.
Five members of the graduating group are psychosocial inspectors with experience in areas including psychology, workers compensation and anti-bullying. Their role will focus on preventing and addressing psychosocial risks in NSW workplaces.
SafeWork says managing psychosocial risks is one of its regulatory priorities. Other priority areas identified for 2026-27 include falls from heights, hazardous substances, and mobile plant, vehicles and fixed machinery.
Since becoming a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork has recruited 68 new inspectors. The NSW Government has also committed $127.7 million over four years to improving WHS outcomes, including additional psychosocial and general inspector positions.
Inspectors undertake education, advice, compliance and enforcement activities aimed at reducing workplace deaths, injuries and illnesses. The latest intake signals increased regulatory capacity across both physical and psychological health risks, with additional inspector coverage extending beyond metropolitan Sydney.
Official source: SafeWork NSW – News & Media Releases