Join Us as a Senior People and Culture Advisor (Safety & Wellbeing Programs)!

Are you passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and engaging work environment? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant difference in our organisation through the design of impactful health and wellbeing programs.

The Australian Human Rights Commission is based in the heart of Sydney CBD, with flexible hybrid and remote work options available. This full-time, fixed-term position is available for 12 months, with a competitive salary ranging from $111,649 to $124,836 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.

About Us

At the Australian Human Rights Commission, we are at the forefront of advancing human rights across the nation. Our mission is to build an Australian society where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. We achieve this by advising governments, influencing policy, engaging with communities, and raising awareness. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity for all.

About the Team

We’re a dedicated People & Culture team driving strategic programs and operational activities that span the entire employee lifecycle. Our focus is on creating an exceptional experience for every employee, from recruitment through to ongoing development.

The People & Culture team provides expert advice and leads programs across diverse areas of HR; from employee relations, talent management to learning and development, organisational growth, workforce planning, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

As the Senior People and Culture Advisor (Safety & Wellbeing Programs), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our safety and wellbeing initiatives. Your mission will be to enhance employee engagement, embed psychological safety, and foster a resilient workforce through comprehensive safety and wellbeing programs.

Key Responsibilities

Work Health & Safety (WHS): Design and implement a modern WHS framework that promotes employee wellbeing and integrates seamlessly into our risk management framework. You’ll lead the development of WHS policies and provide expert advice to Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and the WHS Committee.

Wellbeing: Collaborate with the Director of People & Culture to create a Wellbeing and Culture Strategy. Build a robust program of wellbeing activities, manage our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider relationship, and coordinate key workplace responsibility roles like Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing Officers.

Psychological Safety and Psychosocial Hazards: Lead assessments to identify psychosocial hazards, develop effective control measures, and create a Vicarious Trauma approach for frontline staff. Work with HSRs and Section Heads to monitor progress and build manager capability for early hazard identification and intervention.

Respect@Work: Partner with the Senior Leadership team and engage with the Sex Discrimination Commissioner to ensure our Respect@Work approach is a model of best practice and compliance.

We’re seeking a dynamic individual with:

• Proven experience in designing and managing safety and wellbeing programs.
• Expertise in WHS compliance and risk management.
• Strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and lead initiatives that embed safety and wellbeing into our organisational culture.
• A proactive approach to managing psychosocial hazards and enhancing psychological safety.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in creating a safe and supportive work environment.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to employee wellbeing and development.
• Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in shaping our safety and wellbeing strategies and advance your career in People & Culture.

Ready to lead the way in safety and wellbeing? Apply now to join our People & Culture team and help us build a resilient and engaged workforce!

Apply Today!

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our vibrant and supportive team.

Notes

We value inclusivity and diversity and seek people who support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, mature workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, culturally and marginalised communities, carers, LGBTIQA+ and people with disability.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

The Commission is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment to enable people with a disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustment as required to assist your participation in this recruitment process.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a statement (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position, your experience that would lead to impactful outcomes in the role, and the skills and capabilities you bring.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role in an impartial and respectful manner as required by the APS Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will uphold the integrity and independence of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to consent to and undergo background checks which may include character and social media checks.

For more Information

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought fromMerle Mendonca, Director People & Culture via email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Advisor People & Culture - Safety & Wellbeing Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.