Injury Management Coordinator

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne seeks a role to manage the lifecycle of WorkCover claims, guiding return-to-work strategies and coordinating with line managers, rehabilitation agents, and health professionals. You will report on injury trends, support people leaders, and foster productive relationships with WorkCover Victoria and unions.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and pre-employment screening processes to

Qualifications

• Sound stakeholder management experience across internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced report writing, data analysis and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate return-to-work strategies for WorkCover recipients through collaboration with line managers and rehabilitation professionals.
• Participate in early intervention initiatives to manage risks and reduce injury severity using department policies.
• Provide expert advice on legal requirements in OHS and return-to-work processes to managers.

Job description

THE ROLE This 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. Please open the position description to read more.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop, 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.

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.