Senior Technical Adviser

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Victoria is seeking a Senior Technical Adviser to contribute to continuous improvement and manage WorkCover claims from liability through to conclusion. You will guide, coach and support leaders to prevent injuries and report on trends, while building strong relationships with staff, managers and external stakeholders including WorkSafe Victoria and unions.

The role focuses on expert advisory support, high-level analysis, and strategic initiatives to improve claims costs and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience with WorkCover/WorkSafe Victoria legislation and regulations.
• Identify injury trends and emerging issues.
• Engage with unions and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and related regulations.
• Liaise with regulators and management on interactions.
• Initiate, recommend and implement strategic initiatives for WorkCover performance and claims costs.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, WorkSafe and insurer requirements, and departmental policy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Analysis

Presentation skills

Job description

THE ROLEThe Senior Technical Adviser is an exciting and dynamic role which contributes to continuous improvement and manages departmental workers' compensation claims. The role requires both technical expertise and strong relationship building skills.The Senior Technical Adviser works in collaboration with key stakeholders to manage WorkCover claims from liability through to conclusion. The Senior Technical Adviser coordinates systems and processes to achieve positive, timely and cost-effective resolution of claims and comply with relevant legislation and related guidelines, departmental policies, procedures and systems. The Senior Technical Adviser provides authoritative, timely, technical advice and establishes strong working relationships across the department.As part of the role, you will be required to guide, coach and support people leaders to ensure best practices with regards to the prevention of psychosocial and physical injuries, to identify and report on injury/illness trends and emerging issues and provide on-going support in the strategic management of such injuries.A critical aspect of this role will be the ability to build productive working relationships with departmental staff, managers and external stakeholders including the department's WorkCover Agent, WorkSafe Victoria, the relevant unions and contract service providers. Therefore, requires someone with sound stakeholder management experience, advanced report writing, analysis experience and presentation skillsACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEProvide expert advice on matters arising in relation to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and associated regulations. Liaise with government and industry regulators as required and provide advice to management in regard to interactions.Initiate, recommend, implement and review strategic initiatives for improving the departments WorkCover performance & claims costs in accordance with relevant legislation, related guidelines, departmental policies, procedures and systems.Ensure compliance with legislation, WorkSafe and Insurer requirements and departmental Policy.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.