Summary of People, Culture and Wellbeing

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Summary of People, Culture and Wellbeing

Branch / Lead	Teams and Functions
Workforce, Data, Insights and Culture Branch Ainslie Wood	The Workforce Establishment, Data, Insights and Systems Team provides workforce data and insights to the Agency for business leaders to make informed people decisions. The team manages the organisational structure and position functions of the Agency and also maintains and supports the use of HR systems. The Strategic Workforce Planning Team uses data and evidence to inform enduring strategic workforce initiatives, ensuring the Agency has the workforce it requires now and into the future. The team collaborates across the Agency on cross Agency projects that impact the future workforce models and requirements. It works closely with Finance to govern and maintain workforce allocations. The Workforce and Organisational Strategy Team oversees the exploration, creation, and implementation of the Enterprise Workforce Strategy and associated initiatives. Using evidence, analysis and research, workforce strategies will be explored and continually reviewed to contribute to a high performing NDIA. The team will work in partnership with the Strategic Workforce Planning team who will help to operationalise and test workforce strategies. The Culture and Engagement Team drives cultural strategies and activities through engagement and the use of evidence. The team works closely with the Workforce and Organisational Strategy team to link culture and workforce strategies, the Data and Analytics team to inform people insights, and the Office of Agency Accessibility and Inclusion to link culture and diversity and inclusion strategies.
People Support and Integrity Branch Amy Hand	The Workplace Support Team provides leadership, advice, and support for discrete services and health case management to stay well or recover at work. This includes injury prevention and management, early intervention, rehabilitation, Comcare claims management, workplace adjustments and support. We focus on early intervention and individualised approaches. The team collaborates internally with line managers, employees, key teams in People Culture and Wellbeing, Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, and Legal teams. External partners include Workplace Rehabilitation and Medical Providers, Allied Health professionals, Treaters, Comcare, and employee advocates. The HR Business Partnering Team provides partnering with executive level and senior executive level leaders to ensure best practice people management. This includes strategic HR advice and guidance through change management. The People Support Team provides an HR advisory service and general case management support to leaders and employees, as well as proactive management and support of cases under the Safe & Respectful Framework. The Workplace Integrity Team provides critical operational service, strategic advice and an escalation point for stakeholders in managing complex, sensitive, and challenging people matters. The team manages and conducts formal Code of Conduct investigations and Reviews of Action and case manages external jurisdiction matters.
People Policy and Workplace Relations Branch	The EA Implementation and Strategy Team works with key stakeholders including NDIA’s Senior Leadership Team, Agency leaders, employees and the union, to implement conditions of the NDIA Enterprise Agreement, and prepare Page 2 of 4

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Branch / Lead	Teams and Functions
People Policy and Workplace Relations Branch (cont.)	Kristy Dam
Recruitment and Staff Development Branch Lisha Nash	The Recruitment and Pre-employment Team leads and supports the Agency in end-to-end recruitment for APS roles and onboarding activities for all APS, labour hire, contractor, and Partners in the Community staff. The team assists the Agency to attract and select the right person for a role adhering to the requirements of the Public Service Act.
Safety Wellbeing and Security Branch Shannon Cook	The Safety and Wellbeing Team is dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and overall wellbeing of all employees. Committed to creating a physically and psychologically safe work environment, the team proactively identifies potential hazards, assesses risks, and implements appropriate measures to mitigate them. The team are also responsible for post-incident investigations, management of regulator interactions and safety partnering with business to continuously improve the Agency’s control.
HR Operational Projects Team	Established in February 2024, the HR Operational Projects Team supports the Chief People and Wellbeing Officer (CPWO) by operationalising division-wide projects through research, stakeholder partnerships, and solution co-design. Reporting to the CPWO, the team maintains a holistic view of division administration activities and facilitates key PCW improvement initiatives. Once a process has been established, tested and approved it is handed over to the process owner within the division.
Office of Agency Accessibility	The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team

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Branch / Lead	Teams and Functions
and Inclusion Ed Holicky	create an inclusive workplace culture by delivering the NDIA Inclusion and Diversity Framework focusing on employee experience and intersectionality for five of the six identified diversity groups.

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