Assistant Director, People and Capability (Injury Management, Learning and Wellbeing)

About the role

A newly established Australian Government agency is looking for an experienced EL1 Assistant Director to lead the set-up of its injury management, rehabilitation, learning and development, wellbeing and related WHS functions. This is a non-ongoing, full-time leadership role with hybrid working, flexible enough to be based in most locations across Australia. The agency is new, so the team is designing the people frameworks and systems it will run on for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, delivery and continuous improvement of injury management, rehabilitation, learning and development, wellbeing and related WHS functions
• Design and implement governance, frameworks, policies, procedures, systems and services that meet legislative and policy obligations
• Give authoritative advice on complex or sensitive injury management, rehabilitation, return-to-work and workplace adjustment matters
• Partner with managers to identify risks, strengthen early intervention and build their confidence in supporting their people
• Shape and roll out learning and capability priorities, initiatives and practical tools
• Build relationships with Comcare, service providers, employee representatives and other stakeholders
• Prepare advice, briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring across the People and Capability team, modelling the APS Values

Required profile

• Seasoned HR leader with solid injury management and learning and development experience, who understands how WHS, wellbeing, capability and organisational risk fit together
• Comfortable working with limited direction and enjoys building something new
• Calm, practical approach to sensitive matters that supports managers and staff
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

Required skills

• Significant experience with Comcare processes, injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work, including employer and rehabilitation authority responsibilities
• Ability to give practical, evidence-based advice on complex or sensitive injury management, wellbeing and workplace matters
• Understanding of building organisational capability through learning and development
• Broad HR knowledge and ability to connect different areas of people practice into sustainable solutions
• Track record of establishing new functions, frameworks, processes or services with limited direction
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership, including coaching managers and building team capability

Desirable: tertiary qualification in HR, business, organisational development or a related field; AHRI membership or certification.

What we offer

• Salary of $129k - $138k plus 15.4% superannuation
• 6-12 month non-ongoing engagement
• Hybrid working, able to be based in most locations across Australia

To apply, use the online application link provided in the advert. For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter by reference number 21967.