The Business Performance, Education and Engagement, and Corporate Services teams sit within the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) portfolio and play a critical role in enabling Comcare to deliver on its purpose and strategic priorities. Together, these teams under the leadership of the DCEO provide organisational leadership across corporate services, business performance, stakeholder engagement, education, finance, people, governance, and enterprise improvement. They ensure the organisation operates effectively, supports informed decision-making, and delivers high-quality services to stakeholders across the scheme.

The teams work closely with business areas across Comcare to drive continuous improvement, strengthen organisational capability, enhance performance, and build strong relationships with government, employers, unions and other stakeholders. Through a focus on collaboration, innovation, and service excellence, they help position Comcare to meet current and future challenges while delivering outcomes for the Australian community.

The key duties of the position include:

As the DCEO (SES Band 2), you will work closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to provide strategic leadership across the organisation. You will drive the integration and alignment of strategy, budget, policy, performance, people, technology and corporate service functions, to strengthen organisational effectiveness and ensure Comcare delivers on its statutory responsibilities and government objectives. The role provides oversight of the Business Performance, Education and Engagement, and Corporate Services Groups, while fostering a cooperative,



high-performing culture and building strong relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of Comcare as a member of the ELT.
- Partner with the CEO and other senior executives to shape and implement Comcare's strategic direction and priorities.
- Oversee the Business Performance, Education and Engagement, and Corporate Services Groups to deliver organisational outcomes.
- Oversee enterprise-wide financial strategy, budgeting, performance, and sustainability initiatives.
- Drive organisational improvement, innovation, collaboration and operational effectiveness across the agency.
- Strengthen organisational data, analytics, performance monitoring and reporting capabilities to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Build and maintain influential relationships with government, industry, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.
- Represent Comcare in significant internal and external forums and deputise for the CEO when required.

Qualifications and experience

Highly Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in public administration, business management, finance,



public policy or a related discipline will be well regarded.
- Executive leadership experience within a regulatory authority, statutory insurance or another complex public sector organisation, with a strong understanding of government decision-making and accountability.
- Experience operating at a whole-of-organisation level, including leading development of corporate strategy, organisational governance and enterprise-wide resource and performance management.

Eligibility

1. Australian citizenship.
2. Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
3. Employee health declaration.
4. Six months probationary period for new engagements.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative vetting 2 security clearance.
6. Specific conditions:

- Some interstate travel is required, including overnight absences.

Getting to know the Comcare

Comcare is the national authority for work health and safety, and workers’ compensation. We are a government regulator, workers’ compensation insurer, claims manager and scheme administrator. Through our role, we work with employers, workers, unions, service providers and other organisations to:

- reduce work-related injuries and illness - improve recovery at work and return to work outcomes - promote the health benefits of safe work. We collaborate and partner with other schemes and organisations on research and innovative projects that improve outcomes. We also provide expert advice and support to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC), and Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority).

📌 Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Comcare
📍 Melbourne