WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, guided by a refreshed strategic focus and strong executive leadership shaping our 2030 Strategy. We’re transforming the organisation to strengthen our impact and continue making a positive difference in people’s lives.

As we modernise our digital landscape, we’re seeking a Manager Disaster Recovery to join our Digital and Technology Group — a pivotal leadership role responsible for safeguarding the integrity and resilience of WorkCover’s technology environment.

Reporting to the Head of Service Management, you’ll lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of WorkCover’s disaster recovery frameworks. You’ll ensure our critical systems recover quickly and effectively, maintaining service to our customers even during times of disruption. Working within WCQ’s business continuity framework, you’ll ensure technical recovery aligns with our business requirement.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your strategic and technical expertise to strengthen the organisation’s operational resilience, lead a dedicated team, and influence best practice across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of disaster recovery and ICT continuity strategies that support business resilience and risk mitigation.
• Oversee planning, testing and simulation activities to validate recovery capability and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expert leadership during system outages or disruptions, ensuring rapid and coordinated recovery.
• Collaborate across WorkCover and with external partners to enhance recovery frameworks and governance.
• Deliver clear reporting and insights to senior leaders on organisational readiness and resilience performance.

About You

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration. This role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building a culture of preparedness and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading disaster recovery, business continuity or operational resilience programs in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 22301 and risk assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic leadership capability with a focus on building resilient systems and high-performing teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business or a related field (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and application by Monday 17th November 5pm to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).