- Work in a motivated and professional team with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds
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Work closely with senior executives and leaders to drive strategic workforce decisions
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Flexible work options
Who we are
People Division, led by the Chief People Officer (CPO), provides human resources (HR) functions for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) with a clear focus on the department’s most valued asset: its staff.
People Division delivers a range of contemporary HR functions, projects and strategies across three branches:
- People Services
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Workforce Strategy
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People Advisory
People Services Branch is responsible for the department’s strategic and operational HR advice and services. We deliver the core people systems, services and frameworks that enable the department to operate effectively and compliantly.
The People Services Branch is responsible for:
- Work Health and Safety
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People Assist, HR Systems and Employment Relations
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Performance and Employee Support Services
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Recruitment, Employment Programs, and Establishments
The Performance and Employee Support section provides specialist information, advice and support to line managers and employees in the application of the DCCEEW probation, performance management, early intervention, rehabilitation and workers' compensation frameworks. The section works in close alignment and in collaboration with other HR sections within People Division. The Employee Support Services (Rehabilitation) team leads the department’s approach to early intervention, rehabilitation and workers’ compensation management. The team plays a critical role in supporting employees and managers to navigate complex health-related matters, enabling safe, sustainable and timely return-to-work outcomes
For more information about us please visit our website.
The job
The Assistant Director Rehabilitation leads the delivery of early intervention, rehabilitation and workers’ compensation frameworks, ensuring best-practice case management and compliance with legislative and policy requirements. The role requires the exercise of sound judgement in a high-risk and sensitive environment, balancing legislative compliance, wellbeing outcomes, workforce expectations and organisational risk to deliver defensible and sustainable outcomes.
The duties may include but are not limited to:
- Lead the delivery of people-centric rehabilitation services and initiatives across a diverse department with a geographically dispersed workforce.
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Provide expert oversight of complex, high-risk and sensitive rehabilitation case management, including escalated compensable and non-compensable matters.
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Provide high-quality advice consistent with the department’s employment framework, including the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
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Build and sustain effective working relationships with senior leaders, health practitioners, insurers, Comcare, legal advisors, unions, and external providers across the APS and private sector.
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Produce complex communication materials including briefs, strategies, policies and guidance material.
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Manage and coach a small team through allocating and monitoring workload, setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback and creating a high-performance work environment by developing talent and rewarding achievement.
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Identify, manage and communicate risks and opportunities to overcome challenges and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
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Manage the delivery and implementation of rehabilitation projects and programs of a complex nature.
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Actively support the development, implementation and assessment of workplace wellbeing strategies.
What you’ll gain from the experience
- A positive, inclusive and supportive team environment.
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Access to flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- Strong understanding of contemporary case management strategies and how to apply them in the context of health and workers compensation management.
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Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex legislative frameworks (including Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988, Work Health & Safety Act 2011, Privacy Act 1988, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Public Service Act 1999) to inform risk-based, defensible rehabilitation and employment decisions.
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The ability to quickly interpret, implement and explain internal rehabilitation, return to work, and leave policies and procedures.
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Demonstrated experience in health and/or workers compensation case management.
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Strong stakeholder management experience, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management, facilitation, engagement and coaching skills, and a collaborative approach when working with others.
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Good judgement in problem solving, decision making and engaging with risk.
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Excellent research and conceptual and analytical thinking skills to inform timely, evidence-based decision making aligned to strategic direction.
Desirable qualifications
- Allied health experience is an advantage but not required.
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.
The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.
For more information, see:
- Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
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AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission
