Senior Human Resources Advisor, Workplace Health, Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, A[...]

ACCC; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 102.947 - 115.384; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Superannuation of 15.4%

Descripción de la vacante

A government agency is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor in Canberra to oversee workplace health, safety, and diversity initiatives. The role includes delivering safety policies, managing rehabilitation processes, and implementing wellbeing frameworks. Ideal candidates will have strong HR knowledge and qualifications, along with excellent analytical and collaborative skills. The salary ranges from $102,947 to $115,384 plus superannuation.

Formación

• Well-developed understanding of HR frameworks and processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation.
• Ability to engage and support collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver health, safety, wellbeing related policies and procedures.
• Provide rehabilitation case management and support.
• Develop and implement the AER Wellbeing Framework.
• Engage with stakeholders by providing timely advice.

Conocimientos

Understanding of human resources frameworks

Research and analytical skills

Collaborative engagement

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in human resources

Descripción del empleo

Then this is the place for you!

At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high‑performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It is why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It is why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility; this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney and is available on a full‑time, part‑time or job‑share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Senior Human Resources Advisor, Workplace Health, Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Playing a key role in determining the experience that people have when working at the AER, the Senior HR Advisor, WHS and DE&I will:

• Deliver health, safety, wellbeing and injury related systems, policies and procedures (with a focus on psychosocial safety), in accordance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations, APS frameworks and strategies to minimise hazards, incidents and accidents.
• Provide rehabilitation case management for both compensable and non‑compensable claims, apply early intervention and rehabilitation strategies and actions to support AER people, and to ensure ill and injured employees achieve a safe return to work.
• Develop and implement the AER Wellbeing Framework, including coordinating the AER Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service, instructional materials and news articles on WHS, inclusion and wellbeing topics and maintaining the related intranet content.
• Engage with internal stakeholders through the WHS mailbox and other mediums by providing direct, timely, first‑tier advice, support and interpretation of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

About You

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• A well‑developed understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of human resources frameworks, systems and processes.
• A demonstrated ability to research, investigate and analyse issues, interpret and apply work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• A demonstrated ability to engage, support and work collaboratively with other people, including the ability to proactively anticipate and respond to client and stakeholder needs.
• Tertiary qualifications in human resources, work health and safety, rehabilitation or a similar field, or working towards completion or willingness to pursue accreditation.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How to Apply

You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary: $102,947 – $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation) The salary rates incorporate the agency pay increases which take effective from 12 March 2026 under the ACCC Enterprise Agreement 2024‑2027.

Contact Officer: Heather Kopsen, [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 22 March 2026

Please note that due to a system upgrade the Recruitment Platform (BigRedSky) will be unavailable from 10:00pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March 2026 until 10:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 March 2026.