Assistant Director Wellbeing

7 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full time

EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403
- People
- Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Kingston - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney - NSW

Two exciting opportunities exist for Wellbeing / Rehabilitation case management professionals to work within a department with a strong commitment to employee welfare and support. You will work in a professional, dedicated and collaborative team responsible for providing in-house expertise in wellbeing and compensable/non-compensable injury/illness case management. You will have opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of people strategies and operational capability related to wellbeing, early intervention and injury management. Specifically;
- In the Assistant Director Wellbeing you will fulfil fulfils the Team Lead role for the continued development of the DCCEEW wellbeing program including the formation and delivery of engaging wellbeing strategies, action plans and initiatives. This is a new position designed to further enhance our commitment to the wellbeing of all our staff.
- In the Assistant Director Rehabilitation Services you will lead a small team of rehabilitation specialists to provide medical case management, early intervention, and rehabilitation and workers’ compensation support to the DCCEEW workforce.

**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. Alongside contemporary HR functions, projects and strategies, People Division is also responsible for:

- Enhancing the department’s focus on safety
- Enterprise bargaining
- Cultural and change management
- The department’s response to Australian Public Service (APS) reforms.

Within People Division, we are seeking passionate individuals to fill two Assistant Director roles in the People Safety and Remote People Services Branch (PSRPS Branch). PSRPS Branch is responsible for leading the department’s approach to providing a safe and respectful workplace, including health, safety and wellbeing strategies, rehabilitation case management and change management practices. The PSRPS Branch also provides a strategic partnership offering for Parks Australia and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), working with these divisions to develop and deliver a suite of HR strategies to manage complex risks associated with these operational areas.

**The Job**
As an Assistant Director Wellbeing / Assistant Director Rehabilitation Services, you will:

- Lead the delivery of people-centric wellbeing/rehabilitation services and initiatives across a diverse department with a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Build and sustain effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels, internal and external to the department, APS and private sectors.
- Produce complex communication materials including briefs, strategies, policies and guidance material.
- 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.
- Identify, manage and communicate risks and opportunities to overcome challenges and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Manage the delivery and implementation of wellbeing/rehabilitation projects and programs of a complex nature.
- Actively support the development, implementation and assessment of workplace wellbeing strategies.
- Undertake rehabilitation case management for both compensable and non-compensable claims to ensure ill and injured employees achieve a safe return to work (Assistant Director Rehabilitation Services only).

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
Experience, knowledge and/or qualifications in rehabilitation case management, work health and safety and/or human resource management is required for these positions.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management, facilitation, engagement and coaching skills, and a collaborative approach when working with others.
- Good judgement in problem solving, decision making and engaging with risk.
- Excellent research and conceptual and analytical thinking skills to inform timely, evidence-based decision making aligned to strategic direction.

**Desirable qualifications**
Qualifications in rehabilitation, work health and safety and/or human resource management.

**Eligibility and other requirements**

**Citizenship**
- To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, th



  • Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time

    **Job no**: 875853 **Work type**: Part time **Location**: Adelaide Metro Southern **Categories**: Administration and Clerical, Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Nursing/Midwifery - Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Workforce Services - Multiclass position AHP5, ASO8, RN5.1 or MDO2, Salary will be determined by the...

  • Assistant Director

    7 months ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Ltd Full time

    Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life. **Role**:...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full time

    EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 per annum plus superannuation - People Division - Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW **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...

  • Assistant Director

    2 days ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

    EL 1 - $112,294 - $120,780 per annum plus superannuation - Trade Reform Division - Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Hobart, TAS,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW **Who we are** The Export Regulatory Assurance team is responsible for delivering control assurance reviews across export commodities. Working with internal stakeholders, the...

  • Assistant Director

    2 days ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full time

    EL 1 - $112,294 - $120,780 per annum plus superannuation - Trade Reform Division - Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Hobart, TAS,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW **Who we are** The Export Regulatory Assurance team is responsible for delivering control assurance reviews across export commodities. Working with internal stakeholders, the...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Australian Government Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Adelaide, SA | Brisbane, QLD | Canberra, ACT | Darwin, NT | Hobart, TAS | Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time

    Salary Range: $118,220-$129,820 + Attractive Superannuation - Contact Officer: Michael Burvill 0436 649 470 The National Operations team is the central point of contact for Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling (Open Arms) and is responsible for coordinating a range of tasks including, but not limited to mailbox coordination, reporting and governance,...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia EGM Partners Full time

    The South Australian Department for Education has set an ambitious vision - to build world - class education in South Australia within 10 years. The aim is to achieve growth for every child in every class in every school and Preschool through an education system that has challenging learning, quality people, strong engagement, better support and targeted...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Adelaide, SA - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. **The Role** Reporting to the Director,...

  • Assistant Director

    2 days ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

    EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 per annum plus superannuation - Exports & Veterinary Services Division - Adelaide (SA), Brisbane (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Melbourne (VIC), Perth (WA) or Sydney (NSW) **Who we are** The Veterinary and Export Meat Branch (VEMB) undertakes regulatory functions by providing inspection and certification for the export of meat, meat...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Bendigo, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Mackay, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Bendigo, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Mackay, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and...

  • Assistant Director

    7 months ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

    EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 per annum plus superannuation - Exports & Veterinary Services Division - Adelaide (SA), Brisbane (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Melbourne (VIC), Perth (WA) and Sydney (NSW) - _Work with a motivated team to plan, implement & deliver operational improvements._ - _Generous employment conditions._ - _Flexible working arrangements._ **Who we...

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Agriculture & Water Resources Full time

    EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 per annum plus superannuation - Biosecurity Operations Division - Adelaide (SA), Brisbane (QLD), Canberra (ACT), Darwin (NT), Melbourne (VIC), Perth (WA) or Sydney (NSW) - _Executive leadership opportunities._ - _Work in a dynamic, exciting & challenging environment._ - _Drive key initiatives, business reform and regulatory...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

    **Job description**: Are you dedicated to driving evidence-based decision-making to improve lives? Do you excel in collaborative environments that prioritise research and innovation? Our Client is a Federal Government body that supports Australians and their families by valuing a positive contemporary attitude to disability. They are currently seeking...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

    **Job description**: Are you dedicated to driving evidence-based decision-making to improve lives? Do you excel in collaborative environments that prioritize research and innovation? Our Client is a Federal Government body that supports Australians and their families by valuing a positive contemporary attitude to disability. They are currently seeking...

  • El1 Assistant Director

    7 months ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time

    Salary Range: $118,220 -$129,820 + Attractive Superannuation - Contact Officer: Elise Williamson on 0457434271 Assistant Directors in the Transitioning Members Section, CCS provide leadership, workflow management and high levels of client and staff support to the team members. The team you support may be in your location, geographically dispersed, or a...


  • Adelaide Region SA, Australia AA Appointments Full time

    **ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE** **LOCATION: GOLD COAST** **SALARY PACKAGE: $100K + Super** Fancy working for one of the world’s globally recognised, award-winning hotel groups with an office view of Australia’s most spectacular coastline? Our client is a sophisticated, beachfront, five-star luxury hotel, which boasts international career...

  • Assistant Director

    7 months ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Green Leaves Early Learning Centres Full time

    **Description**: Conveniently located in Westfield West Lakes, this centre has been custom-designed to meet the evolving learning needs of children six weeks to six years of age. As you enter our beautiful centre, you’ll find our state-of-the-art Chef’s kitchen and culinary lesson space as well as our community lounge where parents can catch up with...

  • Head of Safety

    3 days ago


    Adelaide Region SA, Australia The Safe Step Full time

    Shape a strategy from the ground up - Build a talented team to deliver change - Utilise extensive stakeholder engagement/influencing techniques at all levels **About Them** The Safe Step is proud to be partnering with a high profile Victorian organisation within the public sector. **About The Role** This is a fabulous opportunity for a strategic and...