HR and Rehabilitation Advisor

We are seeking a dedicated HR and Rehabilitation Advisor to join our client based in Canberra. This role is a 12 month non on-going position and the successful candidate will provide expert advice and manage complex performance, conduct, and rehabilitation cases, ensuring compliance with legal and departmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer specialised guidance on complex performance, conduct, and rehabilitation cases, including breaches of the Code of Conduct and managing compensation claims.
• Lead and manage performance improvement and conduct investigations, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and policies.
• Prepare detailed case summaries, investigation reports, correspondence, and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Interpret and apply departmental policies, procedures, and legislation to performance and conduct issues.
• Provide timely, practical advice to managers and staff on best practices and procedural requirements.
• Build and nurture effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external investigators.
• Facilitate discussions, mediate disputes, and support dispute resolution processes.
• Contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture that promotes psychosocial wellbeing and safety.

About You

• Proven expertise in performance management, conduct investigations, and rehabilitation case management.
• Strong understanding of procedural fairness principles and case management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sensitive cases with sound judgement and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at engaging diverse audiences.
• Skilled in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Capable of analysing complex issues, assessing risks, and developing compliant solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications or accreditation in industrial relations, employment law, HR management, investigations, or a related field are highly desirable.
• Prior experience within the public sector or similar environments is advantageous.

Why Apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment, contributing to a positive organisational culture. Work in Canberra with a dynamic team dedicated to integrity and fairness. If you are proactive, discreet, and passionate about workplace wellbeing and conduct, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful difference.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.