Workers Compensation Officer

Join to apply for the Workers Compensation Officer role at Department of Justice Corporate Services Salary: Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 p.a plus 11.5% superannuation (PSCA 2024)Position number: Pool Ref 219340 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Location: Perth CBDClosing date: 2025-03-28 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)This recruitment pool will run for a period of 24 months and may be used to fill ongoing full-time, fixed-term contracts and permanent opportunities.
If you're ready to make a difference and bring your expertise to a growing and meaningful role, we want to hear from youAbout Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live.
We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia.
You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About The Role Join our dynamic Safety and Health Branch as a Workers' Compensation Officer and play a vital role in managing workers' compensation claims for business areas across the Department of Justice.
This is your chance to ensure timely and accurate processing, provide essential advice, and assist with the recovery at work process in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Be part of a team that's committed to continuous improvement and making a positive impact on the workplace, all while ensuring compliance with legislation and industry standards.
Eligibility To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits And Opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Application process How To Apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.
This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We Require You To Submit Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing all the below.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
Ability to apply compliance with legislation in relation to workers' compensation and provide advice to managers and employees to familiarise them with compensable matters, in the context of Strategic Alignment and Results Driven.
Contributed to an improvement of a process or practices and supported the change, in the context of Workforce Capacity and Culture and Change Management.
Maintain a good relationship with team members, in the context of Relationship Management.
Contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Essential Capability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes.
Permanent or fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities.
Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'For further job-related information' section or contact Workforce Diversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Sophie Sloane, Senior Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Consultant on (08) 9264 1851 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application Applicants are requested to apply online.
To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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