HR Officers

• Work Health and Safety - Wellbeing and Inclusion - Case Management
• Several positions
• Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney

Position Description:
People Services Branch is looking for experienced, professional, high performing and motivated human resources (HR) specialists, in either the work health and safety (WHS), wellbeing, case management or inclusion functions, with capabilities at the APS6 level to fill a number of vacancies.

The People, Safety and Inclusion Team is responsible for leading and delivering a comprehensive portfolio of services that support the health, safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our workforce.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate professionals who is committed to supporting employee safety, wellbeing and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Please review the job pack for full position description.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Hayley Cameron

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 5900

Contact Officer Email: hayley.cameron@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 03 Sept 2026

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