Injury Management & Return-to-Work Lead

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 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.