Injury Management Officer

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; In loco; AUD 82.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Christmas days off

Sick leave

MyLeave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Skin checks & vaccines

Descrizione del lavoro

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks an Injury Management Officer to drive injury management and support injured employees while ensuring legislative compliance. You will work closely with stakeholders to implement effective return-to-work plans and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical thinking, and proactive communication within a supportive team environment. A permanent full-time position with a competitive salary is offered.

Competenze

• Experience in injury management or occupational health preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Mansioni

• Effectively manage workers' compensation claims to minimise time loss.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Accounts Payable on wage payments and schedules.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including StateCover, medical and legal practitioners.
• Assist in managing non-work related injuries and return-to-work plans.
• Update and maintain records and databases for accurate information access.
• Promote Bayside Council's values through ethical, professional behaviour.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to achieve business unit goals.

Conoscenze

Injury management experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Injury Management Officer

• Drive employee well-being and workplace safety by supporting the injury Management Partner with implementing effective injury management
• Champion a comprehensive and individualised approach to Injury Management
• Permanent Full time, 35hrs pw, $81,708 to $91,515 pa + 12% superannuation

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Injury Management Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing workplace injuries, supporting injured employees, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Effectively manage workers compensation claims to ensure minimal time loss and impacts on premium.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate calculations of workers compensation wage payments and wage reimbursement schedules.
• Liaise effectively with key external stakeholders including StateCover, medical and legal practitioners, and relevant legislative bodies to achieve optimal outcomes for Council and its employees.
• Assist the relevant stakeholders in the management of non-work related injuries/illnesses by developing non-work related return to work plans.
• Update and maintain records and databases to ensure that all information is accurately and correctly stored and accessible.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About You

• Experience in injury management, occupational health, or a similar role is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Our Benefits And Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing date

Friday 23 October 2026. Applicants may be required to participate in a one way video interview.

Salary

$81,708 to $91,515 pa + 12% superannuation. Applicants may be required to participate in a one way video interview.

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.