Overview
Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters? Would you like to lead a team providing proactive and reactive WHS and wellbeing support to the ACCC?
At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, 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, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are 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 Assistant Director WHS and Wellbeing
- Lead a small team of passionate WHS professionals to safeguard employee wellbeing through compliance with relevant legislation and proactive and reactive WHS support.
- Manage systems, policies and procedures to minimise hazards and incidents.
- Identify and manage key strategic projects to assist the ACCC in maintaining legislative compliance.
- Represent the ACCC and manage the relationship with key stakeholders.
- Provide advice and support to managers and employees on their WHS obligations and injury management responsibilities.
About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience leading a small team of WHS professionals in a rapid paced, high volume and complex people centred organisation.
- Expert understanding of WHS and wellbeing policies, practices and legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policy and procedures in the APS.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in research and analysis to identify, address and report on complex WHS risks.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in the identification and management of workplace hazards (including psychosocial hazards) and identification, implementation and monitoring of controls.
- Experience and understanding of ADDRESS, the APS model for responding to psychosocial hazards.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence key stakeholders.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To Apply
You will be asked to answer one behavioural question (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 : $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer : Jocelyn Lindbeck,
Applications Close : 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 16 November 2025
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