Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Melbourne, VIC
Salary Range: $104,898 - $119,116 + Attractive Superannuation
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) People Services Branch supports the department to provide safe, healthy and productive workplaces. Within the branch, the Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Health Case Management (HCM) functions are responsible for the day to day delivery of operational services that support managers and employees and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
These APS6 roles sit within the People Services Branch and operate in a fast paced, operational environment. The work is practical, consultative and outcomes focused, requiring regular engagement with line areas, employees, unions and external providers. The roles support early identification of risks and issues, timely intervention, and appropriate management of safety and health matters across the department.
This recruitment process will be used to fill either a Work Health and Safety role or a Health Case Management role at the APS6 level. Applicants must clearly state in their application which role they wish to be considered for.
DUTIES
Duties will vary depending on the role nominated and may include:
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Providing operational WHS advice to managers and staff on physical and psychosocial hazards
Supporting the identification, assessment and control of WHS risks, including participation in workplace and psychosocial risk assessments
Assisting with incident and hazard reporting, investigations and follow up actions
Monitoring WHS controls and supporting corrective actions
Contributing to WHS reporting, data analysis and trend identification
Supporting consultation arrangements, including engagement with health and safety representatives and committees
Assisting with the implementation and review of WHS policies, procedures and frameworks
Health Case Management (HCM)
Managing workers’ compensation and work related health cases from initial notification through to resolution
Supporting early intervention approaches to minimise the impact and duration of work related injury or illness
Coordinating rehabilitation, recovery at work and return to work arrangements in line with legislative and policy requirements
Liaising with employees, managers, treating practitioners and rehabilitation providers (where applicable)
Providing advice to managers on workers’ compensation obligations, injury management, suitable duties and capacity for work
Supporting compliance with relevant legislation, policy and departmental frameworks governing compensation and rehabilitation
Maintaining accurate case records, medical documentation and claim related reporting
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
While there are no mandatory qualifications for these roles, the following knowledge, skills or experience may be beneficial depending on the role nominated.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) – desirable
Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, occupational health, psychology, human factors or a related discipline
Practical experience applying WHS legislation, codes of practice and policy frameworks
Experience supporting the identification, assessment and control of physical and/or psychosocial risks
Experience assisting with incident investigations, corrective actions and monitoring of controls
Experience contributing to WHS data analysis, reporting and continuous improvement activities
Health Case Management (HCM) – desirable
Experience managing workers’ compensation or work-related injury and illness claims
Experience in early intervention, injury or illness management and return-to-work outcomes
Experience liaising with employees, managers, treating practitioners and external rehabilitation providers
Understanding of workers’ compensation legislation, rehabilitation principles and fitness for duty frameworks.
Desirable across both roles
Experience working in a government or highly regulated environment
Experience applying legislation, policy and procedural guidance to complex individual circumstances
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships
Experience contributing to the development, review or improvement of policies, procedures or frameworks
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
The is available below..
Salary Range: $104,898 - $119,116 + Attractive Superannuation
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) People Services Branch supports the department to provide safe, healthy and productive workplaces. Within the branch, the Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Health Case Management (HCM) functions are responsible for the day to day delivery of operational services that support managers and employees and ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
These APS6 roles sit within the People Services Branch and operate in a fast paced, operational environment. The work is practical, consultative and outcomes focused, requiring regular engagement with line areas, employees, unions and external providers. The roles support early identification of risks and issues, timely intervention, and appropriate management of safety and health matters across the department.
This recruitment process will be used to fill either a Work Health and Safety role or a Health Case Management role at the APS6 level. Applicants must clearly state in their application which role they wish to be considered for.
DUTIES
Duties will vary depending on the role nominated and may include:
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Providing operational WHS advice to managers and staff on physical and psychosocial hazards
Supporting the identification, assessment and control of WHS risks, including participation in workplace and psychosocial risk assessments
Assisting with incident and hazard reporting, investigations and follow up actions
Monitoring WHS controls and supporting corrective actions
Contributing to WHS reporting, data analysis and trend identification
Supporting consultation arrangements, including engagement with health and safety representatives and committees
Assisting with the implementation and review of WHS policies, procedures and frameworks
Health Case Management (HCM)
Managing workers’ compensation and work related health cases from initial notification through to resolution
Supporting early intervention approaches to minimise the impact and duration of work related injury or illness
Coordinating rehabilitation, recovery at work and return to work arrangements in line with legislative and policy requirements
Liaising with employees, managers, treating practitioners and rehabilitation providers (where applicable)
Providing advice to managers on workers’ compensation obligations, injury management, suitable duties and capacity for work
Supporting compliance with relevant legislation, policy and departmental frameworks governing compensation and rehabilitation
Maintaining accurate case records, medical documentation and claim related reporting
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
While there are no mandatory qualifications for these roles, the following knowledge, skills or experience may be beneficial depending on the role nominated.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) – desirable
Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, occupational health, psychology, human factors or a related discipline
Practical experience applying WHS legislation, codes of practice and policy frameworks
Experience supporting the identification, assessment and control of physical and/or psychosocial risks
Experience assisting with incident investigations, corrective actions and monitoring of controls
Experience contributing to WHS data analysis, reporting and continuous improvement activities
Health Case Management (HCM) – desirable
Experience managing workers’ compensation or work-related injury and illness claims
Experience in early intervention, injury or illness management and return-to-work outcomes
Experience liaising with employees, managers, treating practitioners and external rehabilitation providers
Understanding of workers’ compensation legislation, rehabilitation principles and fitness for duty frameworks.
Desirable across both roles
Experience working in a government or highly regulated environment
Experience applying legislation, policy and procedural guidance to complex individual circumstances
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships
Experience contributing to the development, review or improvement of policies, procedures or frameworks
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
The is available below..
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The APS 6 Senior HR Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
