Director, Injury Management

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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving positive change in workplace health, safety and wellbeing? The Department of Education is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director, Injury Management, to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful reform in a high-impact role that directly supports the people who support Queensland's learners.
About The Department Of Education Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation.
Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
Find out more about working with us.
Your Opportunity As the Director, Injury Management, you will partner with all areas of Health Safety and Wellbeing to lead the strategic Health, Safety and Wellbeing direction for the department.
This will include leading the strategic development, implementation and continuous improvement of injury management systems, policies and programs to support the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.
You will lead the effective management of workers' compensation claims ensuring effective end to end claims management, including common law matters and providing strategic direction on premium control, cost minimisation and liability mitigation.
Responsibilities Include Develop and lead the departments injury management strategy, policies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with : Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld)Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)Human Rights Act Privacy Act Oversee the design and delivery of early intervention, rehabilitation and return to work programs, including psychological and psychiatric injury management and support broader organisational change aligned to health, safety and wellbeing priorities.
Lead a multidisciplinary team overseeing injury prevention and claims management practices across the department, ensuring complex and high-risk cases are undertaken with best practice case management, high-quality outcomes and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply : Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queensland Government by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Director Health Safety" roles.
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