Injury Management Coordinator (530004)

Department of Health; Hobart; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and pathways

Study leave and PD support

Fitness Passport

Employee benefits information

Job summary

The Department of Health Tasmania's Injury Management team is seeking a permanent full-time professional to manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programmes. You will provide high-level advice on injury management to managers and employees.

You will work within a values-based team, with occasional intrastate travel, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders to support workers' recovery and safe return to work.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contemporary WHS and injury management practices with practical experience.
• Working knowledge of Tasmania's injury/compensation legislation and related acts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate with managers, employees and practitioners.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment affecting workers' compensation, WHS and employment within the Agency and represent IM as required.
• Note: refer to Statement of Duties for selection criteria in your application.

Skills

WHS & injury management

Legislation knowledge

Communication & negotiation

Education

Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (or equivalent)

Job description

The Team

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

• 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.
• Maintain knowledge and sound understanding of the regulatory environment affecting worker’s compensation, WHS and employment within the Agency and represent IM as required.
• Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Required Skills

• 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

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *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.

Salary

Salary $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

Eligibility

• Completion of, or undertaking, Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or an equivalent qualification.
• We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Work culture and diversity

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health.

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.

Contact

Name: Sonja Taylor
Phone number: 0499 859 824
Email address: [e-mail]