WHS Case Manager

APS Level 6 ($104,113 - $115,131)

People, Capability and Engagement Section | Corporate Services Branch

Canberra | Ongoing

APS Level 6 (10014)

Corporate Services Branch

Canberra

About AFMA

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) aims to provide ecologically sustainable and economically efficient Commonwealth fisheries, through understanding and monitoring Australia’s marine living resources and regulating and monitoring commercial fishing, including domestic licensing and deterrence of illegal foreign fishing.

About the branch

The Corporate Services Branch is responsible for enabling AFMA to deliver its regulatory and operational objectives through contemporary, sustainable and high-performing corporate services. Working in partnership with business areas across the agency, the branch provides leadership, advice and support across governance, finance, people, technology, legal, communications, property and security functions.

The branch plays a key role in strengthening organisational capability, improving planning and performance, supporting informed decision-making and driving continuous improvement across AFMA. Its focus is on delivering services that are practical, responsive and aligned to the agency's strategic priorities and workforce needs.

About the section

The People, Capability and Engagement (PCE) team delivers integrated people and corporate services that support AFMA's workforce, workplaces and organisational capability.

Responsible for HR, Payroll, Communications, Property and Security functions, the team provides strategic advice and practical services that enable AFMA to build a capable, safe, engaged and future-ready workforce.

What you will do

The WHS Case Manager supports the delivery of AFMA's work health and safety, injury management and wellbeing programs to promote a safe, healthy and productive workplace.

The role provides specialist advice and case management support across work health and safety, rehabilitation and return-to-work matters, working closely with employees, managers and external providers to achieve positive outcomes.

In addition to meeting the work level standards of the position classification, as the APS6 WHS Case Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing work health and safety, injury management and rehabilitation cases, supporting timely, effective and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Providing specialist WHS and wellbeing advice to employees and managers, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and agency policies.

Supporting the delivery of AFMA's WHS and wellbeing programs, contributing to initiatives that promote a positive safety culture and employee wellbeing.

Undertaking WHS risk management and assurance activities, including incident reporting, investigations, workplace assessments and the implementation of corrective actions.

Supporting governance, compliance and reporting requirements, including WHS reporting, case management records, policy implementation and continuous improvement activities.

Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, managers, health practitioners, rehabilitation providers, Comcare and other service providers.

Capabilities & Experience

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate professional who is committed to supporting employee wellbeing and fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.

You will have strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion and empathy. You will be comfortable working with a diverse range of stakeholders and balancing individual support needs with organisational requirements.

You will bring:

Experience in work health and safety, injury management, rehabilitation, return-to-work or a related field.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships with employees, managers and external providers.

Experience managing sensitive and complex cases while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

A commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality client service.

Desirable Capabilities & Experience

Knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Comcare scheme and rehabilitation case management principles.

Experience in injury management, return-to-work coordination or workplace wellbeing programs.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this role applicants must:

be an Australian citizen;

have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Baseline security clearance;

satisfy the requirements of an Australian Federal Police Check;

Applications for this role close at 11:59pm (AEST), Sunday 9 August 2026.

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