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 skilled 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.

Closing date: 11:30pm Thursday 23 July 2026

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