APS Level 6

Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA

$105,295 - $115,786 About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees.

We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or re-training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. With us, your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you are engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

It is our ambition to do things differently, to create the ‘department of great jobs’– where our people reflect our purpose.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the APS6 Wellbeing Officer is responsible for playing a vital role in promoting psychological safety and supporting staff wellbeing. This position is part of our commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) and reducing the risk of psychosocial harm in the workplace. You’ll support early intervention, contribute to practical wellbeing initiatives, deliver awareness activities, and provide advice that helps leaders respond effectively to emerging wellbeing challenges.

The Contact

Centre is committed to the wellbeing of all of its workforce in line with safe work Australia’s code of practice for managing psychosocial hazards at work. You will provide timely, empathetic, and practical support to staff experiencing elevated stress, anxiety, or wellbeing concerns. Working closely with branch leaders, managers, and key stakeholders, you’ll help identify wellbeing risks, promote awareness of psychosocial safety, and contribute to initiatives that support a positive and resilient work workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities of the APS6 Wellbeing Officer include: Partner with operational leadership to identify wellbeing risks, emerging issues, and opportunities to strengthen workforce resilience and engagement.

Develop, implement, and evaluate wellbeing initiatives, programs, and strategies that support a positive, safe,



and inclusive workplace culture and mitigate psychosocial risk.

Conduct wellbeing, risk, vulnerability, and psychosocial safety risk assessments, and develop appropriate staff-centred support and intervention strategies.

Promote awareness and understanding of psychosocial safety, mental health, and wellbeing across teams and work areas.Provide professional advice, guidance, mentoring, and wellbeing expertise to leaders and staff on health, wellbeing, and psychosocial risk management matters.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers and support agencies.

Maintain accurate case notes, records, reports, and documentation in accordance with legislative, privacy, and organisational requirements.

Identify, escalate, and support the resolution of complex wellbeing, workplace, and organisational issues that may impact staff welfare, service delivery, or operational performance.

Contribute to the development and implementation of wellbeing policies, procedures, frameworks, and organisational change initiatives.

Participate in quality assurance, research, continuous improvement, and evaluation activities to enhance wellbeing services and outcomes.

Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with work health and safety legislation, organisational policies, ethical standards, and trauma-informed, culturally safe practices.

Exercise sound professional judgement and delegated authority when managing complex wellbeing matters and providing advice to leaders.

Lead discussions, influence workplace practices, and promote evidence-based approaches to employee wellbeing, psychosocial safety, and organisational culture.

Support organisational wellbeing objectives by implementing preventative programs, fostering resilience, psychological safety, employee engagement, and positive workplace behaviours.

Support quality improvement and research activities to enhance service delivery.

Drive and embed a data-driven culture that supports the departments strategic direction and enhances service delivery, customer and staff experience and outcomes.





Uphold APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct while supporting staff, contributing to organisational priorities and workforce capability development.

Qualifications and Education The successful applicant will possess formal qualifications relevant to the role, such as: A tertiary degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or a related field.

Registration or eligibility for registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g. AHPRA, ACA, AASW).

How to Apply Applications are to be submitted using the department’s eRecruit (online recruitment) system. When submitting your application you will be asked to provide: Resume and referees: A current, concise resume outlining your work experience, relevant skills and qualifications. You will also need to provide details of two referees who can confirm your current performance, conduct, suitability, and the claims made in your application.

Pitch (maximum 500 words): A statement outlining your suitability for the role, including what you can contribute and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the position. Avoid repeating information from your resume and instead include specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your capability. Recruitment processes within the APS rely on merit.

If you choose to use AI to support you during recruitment, it’s important you understand the department’s guidelines for candidate use of AI throughout the recruitment process. The APS work level standards outline the expectations for each classification level and can be used as a guide when preparing your application.

Eligibility

Don’t meet all the role requirements? At DEWR we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seek to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates with you and you are excited about making an impact, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security

Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role. 26-0847 EXT - Job Information Pack Opens in new window 26-0847 EXT - Job Information Pack Opens in new window

📌 Wellbeing Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Sydney