The AIHW’s APS employee census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an inclusive, versatile, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieved top ten rankings in staff engagement, communication, wellbeing and SES manager scales out of 107 APS agencies.

We offer a range of benefits including:

- access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
- attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
- challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
- opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

The key duties of the position include:

The People and Culture Unit (PCU) provides internal support across work health and safety (WHS), learning and development, diversity and inclusion, workplace relations, workforce reporting, and staff performance and conduct.

We are a collaborative, high-performing team committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where employees can do their best work and contribute meaningfully to organisational outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead our WHS and Case Management functions. This role is responsible for overseeing a small team and delivering both operational and strategic outcomes across WHS, including complex case management, legislative compliance, and organisational uplift initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead the management of complex and sensitive employee health matters.



They will also drive continuous improvement across WHS systems, policies and processes, and provide trusted, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and develop a small WHS team, setting priorities and fostering a high-performing, supportive culture.
- Oversee complex case management, including psychosocial, neurodivergence, domestic violence, compensation and fitness-for-duty matters.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Comcare requirements, and internal frameworks.
- Oversee incident and hazard reporting systems, including maintaining accurate records and identifying trends.
- Lead strategic WHS initiatives and organisational action plans.
- Oversee WHS reporting obligations, including notifiable incidents to Comcare and organisational reporting requirements.
- Drive WHS policy and procedure development and continuous improvement.

Notes

Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address.

Your application must include:

1. A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information above and must be no more than 750 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees.

Please note, late applications will not be accepted.

Candidates applying for APS vacancies should follow the principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

📌 Work Health and Safety Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
📍 Canberra