Director, Workplace Resolution and Support
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 25 June 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 38505
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 June 2026
Contact Officer: Adam Flett on
Adam.Flett@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6205 0889
Details: Shape a safe, respectful and high performing workplace at the City and Environment Directorate. As Director, Workplace Resolution and Support, you will lead the delivery of workplace resolution and injury case management across a diverse and complex environment.
You will provide expert advice on complex and sensitive matters, including conflict resolution, injury management and early intervention, while supporting leaders to achieve practical, fair and timely outcomes.
This role oversees key frameworks and programs, including workplace resolution approaches and the Employee Assistance Program, and builds capability in managers to proactively manage people issues. We’re looking for an experienced HR leader with strong judgement, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead teams and manage complex workplace matters.
Join us to make a meaningful impact on culture, wellbeing and organisational performance.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources or a related discipline, or extensive experience in a senior HR role are highly desirable, alongside knowledge of or experience working within Injury management, workplace relations or WHS frameworks.
A background in the public sector, or within similarly complex environments, would also be advantageous.
Note: This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 27 August 2027. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position is based at a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to apply: Applicants are required to provide a current copy of their curriculum vitae as well as maximum two-page pitch against the Selection Criteria. Applicants should be prepared to nominate two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 27 August 2027.