EL1 People Support

Lead complex, high-risk case management across ER, WHS and injury management

Your new company

This Federal Government agency plays a key role in supporting integrity outcomes across Australia.

The team is seeking an experienced EL1 to provide senior HR support, stabilise workloads and uplift capability across people support, workplace relations and WHS functions.

Your new role

This is a hands-on EL1 role in a busy HR team, with a strong focus on case management.

You’ll be responsible for managing complex employee relations, performance and WHS matters, as well as injury management and return-to-work cases. The role works closely with senior leaders, providing practical advice on how to handle sensitive situations and manage risk. You’ll also help improve how the team operates, lifting consistency, supporting junior staff and contributing to better processes and guidance.


Key responsibilities:

  • Managing complex and sensitive employee relations, performance and misconduct matters
  • Providing high-level advice on workplace relations, WHS and employment legislation
  • Leading injury management and rehabilitation, including return-to-work programmes
  • Supporting early intervention strategies to minimise psychosocial and physical risk
  • Coaching and mentoring HR team members to build capability and consistency
  • Partnering with senior leaders to navigate complex people issues and case strategies
  • Contributing to the development of policies, processes and best practice frameworks

  • Monitoring workforce risks and trends to inform proactive HR strategies

This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on case management, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience managing complex employee relations and case management in an APS or similar environment

  • Strong knowledge of WHS, workers’ compensation and employment legislation

  • Proven ability to provide strategic, risk-based HR advice to senior stakeholders

  • Experience in injury management and rehabilitation frameworks

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes

  • The ability to operate autonomously and exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations

  • Experience coaching or mentoring team members within HR functions

Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance are required.

What you'll get in return

  • 12-month EL1 opportunity (non-ongoing or s26)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Exposure to a wide range of complex HR matters
  • A role where you can genuinely add value to a small team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email [email protected]



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
HR
Pay
Annual salary + 15.4% super
Ref:
2995837

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Orlena Prosser, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127639

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