Injury Management Coordinator

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Melbourne seeks an experienced professional to manage the lifecycle of WorkCover claims, focusing on return-to-work strategies for long-term injuries, work-related and personal. You will guide People Leaders to ensure efficient return-to-work approaches and support injury management across the department.

Building strong relationships with the WorkCover Agent, WorkSafe Victoria, unions and service providers, you will

Qualifications

• Requires advanced report writing and analysis experience.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with internal and external partners.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate return-to-work strategies for WorkCover recipients in consultation with individuals, managers, rehabilitation agents and medical professionals.
• Provide expert advice on legal OHS requirements and return-to-work processes to people managers.
• Guide and support People Leaders to ensure effective return-to-work approaches and identify injury trends across the department.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Analysis

Presentation skills

Job description

THE ROLEThis is an exciting and dynamic role whereby you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of WorkCover claims, providing expertise in managing all aspects of return-to-work, and playing a critical role in developing, implementing and managing proactive strategies for long-term injuries both work-related and personal,As part of the role, you will be required to guide, coach and support People Leaders to ensure efficient and effective return to work approaches are in place, work to identify and report on injury/illness trends and emerging issues and provide on-going support in both personal and work-related injury/illness management across the department.A critical aspect of this role will be the ability to build productive working relationships with departmental staff, managers and external stakeholders including the departments WorkCover Agent, WorkSafe Victoria, the relevant unions and contract service providers. Therefore, requires someone with sound stakeholder management experience, advanced report writing and analysis experience and presentation skills.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEDevelop, implement and coordinate return-to-work strategies for WorkCover recipients through consultation with the individuals concerned, line managers, rehabilitation agents, medical and allied health professionals, employee representatives, families and legal representatives and by participating in case conferences when applicable.Actively participate in early intervention initiatives to manage risks to help prevent injury and reduce the severity of possible injuries utilising the department's Workplace Adjustment Policy, Managing Employee Capacity Guide and other relevant tools and systems.Provide expert advice, information and support to people managers on legal requirements in OHS and return-to-work processes, ensuring managers are aware of the employer's responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the Accident Compensation Act 1985.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.