Support a Healthy, High-Performing Public Sector Workforce. Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced and proactive Wellbeing and Performance Case Manager to join the Employee Relations team. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the health, safety, and productivity of Australia’s public sector through early intervention, rehabilitation, and performance management support.

As a central agency of the Australian Government, this department plays a pivotal role in delivering outcomes across diverse policy areas. They manage the Federal Budget process, support public sector reform, provide strategic advice on government priorities, and maintain leading practice in governance and resource management.

The Human Resources Branch delivers strategic and operational services across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, work health and safety, and workplace rehabilitation.

As a Wellbeing and Performance Case Manager, you will:

• Provide case management services for employees, including early intervention, injury management, and performance support.
• Deliver practical advice on legislative, regulatory, and procedural matters relating to wellbeing and performance.
• Partner with business areas to implement strategies that promote sustained performance improvement, using APS Work Level Standards and the Integrated Leadership System.
• Contribute to the management and improvement of the Rehabilitation Management System (RMS) and organisational wellbeing initiatives.
• Participate in professional development, such as psychological first aid and resilience training, to strengthen your capacity to navigate challenging conversations.
• Promote a safe, ethical, and respectful workplace aligned with APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct.

We’re looking for someone who can build trust, manage sensitive matters with professionalism, and apply sound judgement in complex situations. You will bring:

• Experience in early intervention, rehabilitation, performance case management, or work health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, or the ability to quickly acquire it (including WHS Act 2011, Public Service Act 1999, SRC Act 1988, and APS Commissioner’s Directions 2022).
• High-level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

A Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain one) is required.

Why Join The Team?

• Make an impact – support the wellbeing and performance of a highly skilled workforce.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values respect, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including specialist training in wellbeing and performance management.
• Flexible work options (Hyrbid)
• Competitive salary and access to EBA entitlements

For a further private and confidential discussion please contact Sam at DFP Recruitment on 0385457508 and apply online.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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