Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Occupational health and safety
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 400
The Manager Health and Wellbeing is responsible for leading the strategic direction and delivery of the department’s health, wellbeing and medical priorities by overseeing and developing appropriate initiatives, programs and services. The position is responsible for overseeing complex case management, developing strategies and interventions to support the wellbeing of our people, injury management and return to work, and the department’s Fit for Emergency Program. The role will lead the departments approach to providing a psychologically safe workplace through a range of interventions and offerings aligned to prevention, early intervention and appropriate response.
The role will be responsible for strategic engagement with our external providers across the health, wellbeing and medical portfolios. This includes our WorkCover Insurer, Return to Work Victoria and the regulator, our Employee Assistance Program provider, and providers of critical wellbeing support services. As an experienced health and wellbeing professional, you will contribute to a centre of excellence that will enable the further development of DEECA’s wellbeing culture.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 08 September 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.