This is a Senior Human Resources Advisor, Workplace Health, Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, APS6, AER - Legal Corporate & Information Services (EA2026/58) role with ACCC based in Adelaide, SA, AU ACCC Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Human Resources Advisor, Workplace Health, Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, APS6, AER - Legal Corporate & Information Services (EA2026/58) role at ACCC Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters? Do you want to contribute to deliver strategic initiatives to foster a culture where AER people are safe, health and thriving? Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us. We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. What you will do as the Senior Human Resources Advisor, Workplace Health, Safety and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Role Playing a key role in determining the experience that people have when working at the AER, the Senior HR Advisor, WHS and DE&I will: Deliver health, safety, wellbeing and injury related systems, policies and procedures (with a focus on psychosocial safety), in accordance with relevant WHS legislation, regulations, APS frameworks and strategies to minimise hazards, incidents and accidents. Provide rehabilitation case management for both compensable and non-compensable claims, apply early intervention and rehabilitation strategies and actions to support AER people, and to ensure ill and injured employees achieve a safe return to work. Develop and implement the AER Wellbeing Framework, including coordinating the AER Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service, instructional materials and news articles on WHS, inclusion and wellbeing topics and maintaining the related intranet content. Engage with internal stakeholders through the WHS mailbox and other mediums by providing direct, timely, first tier advice, support and interpretation of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. About You In order to succeed in the role, you will have: A well-developed understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of human resources frameworks, systems and processes. A demonstrated ability to research, investigate and analyse issues, interpret and apply work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. A demonstrated ability to engage, support and work collaboratively with other people, including the ability to proactively anticipate and respond to client and stakeholder needs. Tertiary qualifications in human resources, work health and safety, rehabilitation or a similar field, or working towards completion or willingness to pursue accreditation. To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. How To Apply You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary: $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation) The salary rates incorporate the agency pay increases which take effective from 12 March 2026 under the ACCC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. Contact Officer: Heather Kopsen, heather.kopsen@aer.gov.au Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 22 March 2026 Please note that due to a system upgrade the Recruitment Platform (BigRedSky) will be unavailable from 10:00pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March 2026 until 10:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 March 2026. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the ACCC team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Delivering health, safety, wellbeing and injury related systems Providing rehabilitation case management Developing and implementing the AER Wellbeing Framework Key Strengths Understanding of human resources frameworks Research and analytical skills Collaboration and engagement A Final Note: This is a role with ACCC not with Hatch.
