Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA$136,498 - $163,848About the Department of Employment and Workplace RelationsWe enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.Please note, this opport unity is for Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/APS employees only.Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.The RoleReporting to the Assistant Secretary, Workers' Compensation Policy Branch, the Director, Workers' Compensation Review is responsible for leading the departmental team supporting the review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).The Government has announced a comprehensive review of the SRC Act, the legislation underpinning the Comcare workers' compensation scheme. The review will address all aspects of the scheme, including governance, usability and entitlements, and provide recommendations to modernise and futureproof the scheme. The review will be led by an independent panel of experts.The Director will lead a team responsible for:Strategic policy advice, research and analysis to support the review.Managing governance arrangements and providing advice and support to the expert panel.Project management for the review including tracking the project budget.Procurement of specialist expert advice to support the review.Coordinate stakeholder consultations for the expert panel.Secretariat support for the review and for panel members.Lead engagement and collaborate with senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders to progress the review.Executive Level 2Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Perth, WA$136,498 - $163,848About the Department of Employment and Workplace RelationsWe enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.Please note, this opport unity is for Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/APS employees only.Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.The RoleReporting to the Assistant Secretary, Workers' Compensation Policy Branch, the Director, Workers' Compensation Review is responsible for leading the departmental team supporting the review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).The Government has announced a comprehensive review of the SRC Act, the legislation underpinning the Comcare workers' compensation scheme. The review will address all aspects of the scheme, including governance, usability and entitlements, and provide recommendations to modernise and futureproof the scheme. The review will be led by an independent panel of experts.The Director will lead a team responsible for:Strategic policy advice, research and analysis to support the review.Managing governance arrangements and providing advice and support to the expert panel.Project management for the review including tracking the project budget.Procurement of specialist expert advice to support the review.Coordinate stakeholder consultations for the expert panel.Secretariat support for the review and for panel members.Lead engagement and collaborate with senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders to progress the review.Skills and CapabilitiesThe successful candidate will:Possess high level communication and influencing skills.Be able to lead, manage and develop a team in a dynamic environment.Anticipate and establish priorities, monitor progress, and work to deliver outcomes.Will have the ability to work in partnership with other policy and legal areas to support high quality advice to our Minister and Executive.Will work independently on complex policy matters and build strong working relationships with our key stakeholders.Actively collaborate with other directors and contribute to the leadership of the branch.The OpportunityThis position is available to Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and APS employees as a temporary transfer at level and/or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 9 months.EligibilityOur successful candidate will need to hold a val id Baseline c learance to undertake the role.How to ApplyApplicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.In eRecruit (the department's online recruitment system) you will also need to:upload a Curriculum Vitaeprovide contact details for 2 Referees.Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role. Job Information Pack Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button.#J-18808-Ljbffr
