Applications are sought for a suitably qualified person for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Comcare.
Comcare is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and is a statutory agency under the Public Service Act 1999.
Comcare is responsible for regulating the Commonwealth’s work health and safety jurisdiction under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and managing the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation scheme established under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and asbestos-related claims liabilities under the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005. It also has regulatory functions in relation to workplace rehabilitation and is the claims and liability manager for a number of government departments and agencies.
To be a strong contender for the role you must have a high level of judgement, leadership, professional and personal integrity, a strong client and service delivery focus and experience or capacity to manage large and / or complex operations. High-level leadership experience in a regulatory environment will also be highly regarded. Experience in managing change is also highly desirable, noting that the Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 is currently underway.
The key duties of the position include :
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for Comcare’s day to day operations and overall management of the organisation, including governance and reporting requirements.
Notes
This position is a full-time statutory appointment for up to five years and will be based in Canberra or Melbourne. The appointment will be made by the Governor-General following a merit-based selection process.
The remuneration package is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. The current total remuneration is $459,760 per annum.
How to apply :
* Selection documentation can be obtained by downloading it directly from the Executive Intelligence Group website under reference no. 992.
* Further information can be obtained by contacting Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group on (02) 6232 2200 or (emailprotected) .
* Applications close at 11.30 pm AEST on Sunday 27 April 2025.
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