The first woman to lead the NSW police force is set for her ceremonial farewell as details emerge about an advisory role she was handed for her final months.

Outgoing NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will on Friday attend an attestation at the Goulburn Police Academy and symbolically march out before her retirement officially takes effect from September 30, ending a three-year stint in charge of the force.

Ms Webb ceased her duties as commissioner in June with Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell acting in an interim capacity, but was handed a special adviser role by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Minister Jodie Harrison.

A budget estimates hearing on Thursday was told Ms Webb was the only candidate for the role and is still being paid her $679,000 salary by NSW Police,

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