Injury Management Consultant

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Injury Management Consultant role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

Employee Relations are seeking to establish a pool of Injury Management Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of August 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The closing date has been amended as of Wednesday, 3 September at 2:15pm.

Note: Applicants from the previous process DOE953548 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

The Employee Relations Directorate is responsible for ensuring that industrial instruments and legislative frameworks are complied with and that employees are supported in a range of discrete human resource matters. The Directorate comprises two branches: Labour Relations and Employee Support Bureau, and provides strategic and operational advice on employee relations matters. The Employee Support Bureau handles WHS, injury management, staff wellbeing and workers' compensation functions for the Department.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate an in-house injury management service that supports employees with both compensable and non-compensable medical conditions affecting their ability to work.
  • Provide expert operational and strategic advice to ensure effective case management and assist worksites in developing and implementing risk management strategies to reduce the impact of workplace injuries, illness, and disability.
  • Formulate and implement proactive policies, guidelines, and projects aimed at minimising costs associated with workers' compensation and employee health-related absences.
  • Provide proactive return-to-work case management for employees with lost-time workers' compensation claims and those experiencing non-compensable injury or illness.
  • Monitor and oversee the quality of services provided by external vocational rehabilitation providers and contractors.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders including principals, line managers, medical service providers, insurers, and rehabilitation specialists to facilitate effective management of injury and illness cases and a safe return to work.
  • Travel to metropolitan and regional schools as required; hold a valid driver's licence and travel arrangements may include short notice.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Hold a recognised tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
  • Hold a valid Class C Western Australian Driver's Licence and undertake travel to metropolitan and regional schools.
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
  • Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.
  • Demonstrate eligibility to work with the Department of Education (see Job Description Form for details) and be prepared to meet travel requirements during the recruitment process.
Benefits
  • 12% employer contributed superannuation.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including options for working from home or remotely, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements.
  • Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
  • Access to salary packaging in accordance with relevant industrial instruments.
  • Proximity to public transport (Claisebrook train station nearby) and parking options after hours.
Application and Additional Information
  • Application is online in two steps: Step 1 – Select Apply for Job; Step 2 – Attach documents.
  • Your application should include a CV up to five pages and details of two work referees.
  • Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.
  • For technical support submitting your application, contact the Recruitment team on
  • Contact: Esma Pollock, Manager, Employee Support Bureau, on or for more information.
Equity and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and require applicants to meet the conditions listed in theJDF and job advertisement.

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