Health & Wellbeing Manager

Acknowledgement of Country 

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation. 

Role highlights

• Lead a nationally dispersed team to strengthen CSIRO’s physical and psychological wellbeing initiatives.
• Drive strategic, organisation‑wide programs that enhance CSIRO’s health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working while leading and influencing across CSIRO’s national footprint.

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity 

We are seeking a highly skilled Health & Wellbeing Manager to lead CSIRO’s Injury Management Advisors and specialist health team. This key leadership role is central to uplifting CSIRO’s physical and psychological wellbeing, ensuring industry‑leading return‑to‑work outcomes, and shaping an organisation‑wide culture of proactive health, safety and wellbeing.

If you take pride in leading expert teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving impactful HSE strategies, we’d love to hear from you.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Implement high‑impact health and wellbeing initiatives, including injury management, rehabilitation and return‑to‑work programs that improve physical and psychosocial outcomes.
• Influence and partner with senior leadership to shape strategic HSE direction and embed a proactive health and safety culture.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Injury Management Advisors and specialist health professionals, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Analyse complex HSE data, identify trends and implement solutions to improve organisational health, wellbeing and compliance.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: 
Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth.
Hybrid working options available.
Salary: AU$135K – $158K per annum (pro rata for part‑time), plus 15.4% superannuation.
Tenure & work schedule:
Indefinite. Full‑time, with part‑time, job‑share and flexible working arrangements available based on role needs and individual circumstances.              

Reference: 102347

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (allied health, psychology or related field) and at least five years’ leadership experience in injury management, case management and RTW functions within a large or complex organisation.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (1988) and related legislation, with demonstrated ability to ensure regulatory compliance and identify organisational risks.
• A strong record of influencing senior leaders, building relationships and communicating effectively to drive strategic HSE outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering impactful, innovative health, wellbeing and RTW initiatives that support cultural change.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, best practice and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HSE concepts for diverse audiences and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical capability, including ability to interpret data, identify trends and implement solutions to improve health and wellbeing performance.
• A demonstrated passion for ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in HSE practice.

 
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.   

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

Sunday 1 February 2026, 11:00pm AEDT