RTW Consultant | 12mth MAT leave contract

The Procare Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

WFH options

Laptop provided

Induction program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Procare Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced RTW Consultant to join the Claims Consulting team for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.

You will provide quality case management within Australian jurisdictions for workers' compensation, coordinate return-to-work plans, and liaise with health professionals, employers and insurers to drive positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in NSW workers compensation.
• RTW coordination experience or self-insurance knowledge essential.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume role.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality case management within the Australian workers compensation jurisdictions.
• Support people to recover and RTW and pre-injury activities for work-related and non-work-related injuries.
• Work to implement return-to-work plans in workplaces and support workers to recover at work.
• Assist employers to meet obligations under workers compensation legislation.
• Liaise with health professionals, specialists, employers and insurers to drive positive outcomes.

Skills

RTW coordination

Self-insurance knowledge

Allied health background

Communication skills

Job description

RTW Consultant | 12mth MAT leave contract

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced RTW Consultant to join our Claims Consulting team within a well-established team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. You will be joining a team of knowledgeable and supportive consultants working with a range of National clients to assist with all matters in return to work and injury management.

About You:

• Mandatory: minimum 3 years experience working in the NSW workers compensation scheme
• RTW coordination experience and/or self-insurance knowledge (essential)
• Allied health background (not essential though highly regarded)
• Ability to work independently in a high volume role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail

This is a full-time position based in Sydney. We offer flexibility with hours and working from home, however candidates must be able to work onsite with clients as requested, including attending case conferences and workplace visits.

The Role:

• 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract
• Providing quality case management within the Australian jurisdictions for Workers Compensation
• Supporting people to recover and RTW and pre-injury activities for both work related and non-work related injuries
• Working to implement return to work plans in the workplaces, supporting workers as they recover at work
• Assisting employers to meet their obligations as required under Workers Compensation legislation
• Liaising with health professionals, specialists, employers, insurers and other key stakeholders to drive positive outcomes for clients.

Why Procare?

• Our commitment to your work-life balance combined with a genuine and friendly working culture
• Flexible working options including working from home regularly
• Access to our external employee assistance program
• Equipment provided including laptop and iPhone
• A thorough induction program
• Regular staff celebrations, charity involvement and awards events
• Ongoing opportunities for career progression across a successful and growing business.

We welcome all applications that meet the experience criteria. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Procare Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our everyday working practice. We strongly encourage applications from those who meet the role criteria of all abilities and cultures including people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people living with a disability.