Injury Management & Return-to-Work Coordinator

Department of Health, Tasmania; South Arm; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career‑or

Leave entitlements including study-le­

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an experienced Injury Management Coordinator to manage workers’ compensation cases and coordinate return-to-work programs. The role provides high-level guidance to managers and staff on injury management issues, including work- and non-work-related injuries, under the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of WHS and employment regulations, liaising with a range of stakeholders to represent the IM team and

Qualifications

• Experience in injury management and workers’ compensation processes.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation in Tasmania.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Case management of workers' compensation claims.
• Facilitate and coordinate return-to-work programs.
• Provide high level advice on injury management to managers and employees.
• Assume Return to Work Coordinator role under the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory environment affecting workers’ compensation, WHS and employment.

Skills

Injury management

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder negotiation

Education

Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management

Job description

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking an experienced Injury Management Coordinator to manage workers’ compensation cases and coordinate return-to-work programs. The role provides high-level guidance to managers and staff on injury management issues, including work- and non-work-related injuries, under the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of WHS and employment regulations, liaising with a range of stakeholders to represent the IM team and