Agency Purpose

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, productive delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC’s values and commitments

The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

About the Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the AEC and contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's democratic processes.

The Assistant Director for Wellbeing reports to the Director of the Safety, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Enterprise Bargaining section of the People Branch. The People Branch is a busy and dynamic part of the Corporate Services and Governance Division, responsible for delivering strategic and client-focused human resource services across the agency.

Working in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and agency procedures, the Assistant Director, Wellbeing leads the development and delivery of the AEC’s wellbeing strategy, programs and initiatives to support a healthy, safe and productive workforce. The role is responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture, managing psychosocial risks, supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant workplace health and safety, rehabilitation and employment frameworks.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the AEC and contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's democratic processes.

The Assistant Director, Wellbeing provides strategic advice to senior leaders and collaborates across the agency to enhance employee wellbeing,



organisational resilience and workforce performance. The role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating rehabilitation, early intervention and workers’ compensation case management, while ensuring effective and compliant return to work outcomes.

The Wellbeing team plays a vital role in supporting employees and managers to navigate complex health-related matters. Through the provision of expert advice and practical support, the team contributes to safe, sustainable and timely return to work outcomes, while promoting the health, wellbeing and productivity of the AEC workforce.

This role requires an understanding of the APS employment and governance frameworks. This knowledge will support the delivery of compliant, contemporary and client-focused wellbeing services across the agency, including:

- APS Values and Code of Conduct
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)
- Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act)
- Privacy Act 1988
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- WHS Due Diligence Framework
- Fatigue Management and Prevention Policy
- Rehabilitation Management System (RMS)
- Commonwealth Resource Management Framework and Procurement Framework.

To excel you’ll have:

We are seeking a motivated and capable professional who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform successfully in this role.

- Experience developing and delivering workplace wellbeing, mental health and psychosocial risk management programs and initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary wellbeing,



psychological health and psychosocial risk management practices.
- Proven experience in applying expert knowledge of rehabilitation, workers’ compensation and employment frameworks to provide practical, evidence-based advice on complex and sensitive matters.
- Understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, APS employment and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience analysing workforce data and translating insights into meaningful actions and outcomes.
- Sound judgement and discretion in managing sensitive employee matters in a professional and confidential manner.
- Experience leading a team to manage complex rehabilitation and early intervention case management, including triage, workplace assessments and adjustments, rehabilitation planning, provider coordination, risk management and the delivery of safe, sustainable return to work outcomes.

Desirable

- Qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation, Work Health and Safety, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- Qualifications or training in psychosocial risk management, mental health, workplace wellbeing or rehabilitation management.
- Experience working within the Australian Public Service or a similarly complex and regulated environment.

Eligibility

- AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
- Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

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📌 Assistant Director, Wellbeing - Safety, Wellbeing and Inclusion (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Electoral Commission
📍 Melbourne