Rehabilitation Case Manager, Employee Relations – Australian Electoral Commission
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769933
- Agency: Australian Electoral Commission
- Job Title: Rehabilitation Case Manager, Employee Relations
- Position Number: 2026-082 Multiple
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $88,834 – $96,848
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (The AEC support flexible workplace arrangements as)
About Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is at the heart of Australian democracy. The AEC is responsible for conducting federal
elections and referendums, maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll and making sure the Australian public is informed about
all electoral matters. Our goal is to see that all eligible Australians actively participate in our democracy. The AEC values of
electoral integrity through quality, agility and professionalism drive strategic and corporate planning and assist in organising the
agency in a way that will effectively deliver the business into the future. The AEC is an equal opportunity employer which upholds
the APS employment principles and actively encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace. The AEC’s statutory functions in
relation to the conduct of elections and referendums require that the AEC and its employees must be, and must be seen to be,
impartial and politically neutral. As a result, the AEC Enterprise Agreement and Political Neutrality Policy state that it is an inherent
requirement of AEC employment that employees, and prospective employees, are not publicly active in any political affairs and do
not publicly engage in such activities. This includes advocating any issues associated with a referendum. Should a prospective
employee fail to meet this inherent requirement, they will be ineligible for employment with the AEC.
Duties
- As a Rehabilitation Case Manager, you will deliver high-quality, timely and tailored case
- management services to employees experiencing injury or illness. You will coordinate end-to-end
- return-to-work processes, ensuring outcomes that are safe, sustainable and in line with legislative
- and policy requirements.
- Managing a varied and sometimes complex caseload, you will work closely with employees,
- managers, rehabilitation providers, medical professionals and Comcare to support recovery and
- facilitate successful return-to-work outcomes. This includes identifying early intervention
- opportunities, arranging rehabilitation support, and providing clear, practical guidance to managers
- and staff.
- Working within the Wellbeing team and alongside a Senior Rehabilitation Case Manager, you will
- contribute to consistent, effective injury management practices and broader wellbeing initiatives
- across the agency, helping to create a safe and supportive workplace.
Eligibility / Notes
- Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and
- deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Strong client focus, with a commitment to delivering practical, high-quality advice and
- services supporting positive outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the
- ability to engage, influence, and build effective working relationships with diverse
- stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with managers, employees and external providers to achieve
- positive outcomes.
- Sound knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of injury management,
- return-to-work processes, and relevant legislative frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement,
- ensuring confidentiality, privacy, and accurate record-keeping in line with legislative
- requirements.
- A proactive approach to early intervention, identifying risks and supporting timely, effective
- recovery and rehabilitation pathways.
- Experience contributing to the development and management of wellbeing and program
- initiatives, including management of Employee Assistance Program contract, coordination of
- the Workplace Contact Officer network, and election preparation and delivery activities.
- Desirable
- Experience managing or supporting casework.
- Certificate IV Injury Management, or willingness to obtain or equivalent work experience.
How to Apply
Position Contact Vicky Jelliffe, 02 5137 4279
Agency Recruitment Site https://candidate.aurion.cloud/aec/production/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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