RTW Consultant | 12mth MAT leave contract

Procare Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Procare Group in Sydney seeks an experienced RTW Consultant to join the Claims Consulting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role focuses on managing workers compensation cases across NSW and coordinating return-to-work plans with stakeholders.

Flexibility with hours and working from home is offered, with the expectation to work onsite with clients as needed, including attending case conferences and workplace visits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Workers compensation

RTW coordination

Self-insurance knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Job description

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.

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

Day to day you will be:

• 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.

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.