HNELHD WHS & Wellbeing Team Restructure

HNELHD WHS & Wellbeing Team Restructure

Wednesday 26 November, 2025

A restructure within the Work Health Safety & Wellbeing Team is being proposed by Hunter New England LHD (HNELHD). This is an opportunity for HSU members to have a say on how this affects you.
  • A number of existing staff would have their reporting line changed from the Recovery at Work Manager to the Workers’ Compensation Manager.
  • Management claim this would allow for better managerial support for staff.
  • Current and Proposed Organisation charts can be seen in the attached correspondence.
For more information, see the below links:
It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
 
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by COB Thursday 4 December with subject line HNELHD WHS & Wellbeing Team Restructure.
 
Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.
 
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.

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