Senior WorkCover Claims & Strategy Advisor

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Technical Adviser to lead claims management across WorkCover, focusing on timely, cost-effective resolutions and compliance with legislation.

You will work with key stakeholders, guide leaders on injury prevention, and provide expert advice, reporting and analytical support to improve departmental WorkCover performance and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on workplace injury rehabilitation and compensation legislation.
• Strong stakeholder management, reporting, analysis and presentation skills.
• Experience guiding leaders on injury prevention and strategic injury management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 department's 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Coaching and mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Technical Adviser to lead claims management across WorkCover, focusing on timely, cost-effective resolutions and compliance with legislation.

You will work with key stakeholders, guide leaders on injury prevention, and provide expert advice, reporting and analytical support to improve departmental WorkCover performance and stakeholder relationships.