Injury Management Coordinator (528754)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Injury Management team within the Tasmanian Department of Health Tasmania seeks a proactive Return to Work Coordinator to manage workers’ compensation cases, coordinate return-to-work plans and provide expert injury management guidance to managers and staff.

You will contribute to a values-based, collaborative work culture, with responsibilities spanning case management, regulatory compliance and liaison with medical practitioners and stakeholders. A 12-month fixed-term role is available.

Qualifications

• High-level knowledge of contemporary WHS, wellbeing and injury management practices

Responsibilities

• Case management of workers' compensation claims
• Facilitating and coordinating return to work programs
• Providing high level advice on injury management issues to managers and employees
• Representing IM in accordance with the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988
• Maintaining knowledge of regulatory environment affecting workers' compensation and WHS

Skills

Injury Management

WHS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Injury Management (IM) team is responsible for providing high level advice and working in partnership with Department of Health (DoH) business units to ensure effective management of workers’ compensation matters, injury management (for both work related and non work related injuries) and return to work activities.

We are a values-based team who work collaboratively with workers and business units to provide a responsive, contemporary, inclusive approach to assisting workers recover from injury.

The working environment is largely office based but may require occasional intrastate travel.

The Role

• Undertake all duties associated with Injury Management including:
• Case management of workers compensation claims.
• Facilitating and coordinating return to work programs.
• Provide high level advice to managers and employees on injury management issues including work related and non-work related injuries and illnesses.
• The IMC assumes the dual role of Return to Work Coordinator in accordance with section 143D of Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988.
• Maintain knowledge and sound understanding of the regulatory environment affecting worker’s compensation, WHS and employment within the Agency and represent IM as required.

You will need

• Sound knowledge of and high-level experience in contemporary WHS, including wellbeing, and Injury Management practices with demonstrated understanding of injury management processes.
• Working knowledge of State legislation in relation to injury prevention and management including the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988; the Work Health & Safety Act 2012 and Employment Direction No 29 – Managing employees absent from the workplace.
• Sound interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including managers, employees and their representatives, treating medical practitioners and industrial organisations.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed Term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible 12 month period.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$102,027 to $106,695 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Completion of, or undertaking, Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or an equivalent qualification.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.