Workforce Support
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Defence (NSW) is seeking Workforce Support services across multiple regions in Australia. This opportunity covers employment and workplace programs, including workforce participation initiatives, return-to-work and injury management, workplace rehabilitation coordination, and occupational health assessments. Services may include complementary wraparound supports such as coaching, training, and wellbeing programs. The tender reference is NSSG/FY2026/27/WFSUP.
Frequently asked questions
- The Department of Defence (NSW) is managing this Workforce Support tender.
- The opportunity covers multiple regions across Australia, including locations in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- Services include workforce participation programs, return-to-work and injury management, workplace rehabilitation coordination, occupational health assessments, coaching, training, and wellbeing support.
- Likely suppliers include workplace health and rehabilitation providers, HR and workplace investigations consultancies, workplace training specialists, and not-for-profit community organisations delivering employment and care programs that support workforce participation.
- The tender reference number is NSSG/FY2026/27/WFSUP.
- For enquiries, contact Rebecca Henrys at the Department of Defence by phone on 08 9580 3948 or email rebecca.henrys1@defence.gov.au.
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