Health and Rehabilitation Advisor

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Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

As the Health and Rehabilitation Advisor, you will be a subject matter expert in injury management and workers' compensation claims. You will partner with centre managers and operational leaders to support injured team members and their managers in achieving a safe, sustainable, and timely return to work.

A key focus of this role is to drive injury prevention strategies, addressing organisational risk factors such as manual handling and psychosocial hazards, while proactively working to reduce the severity, duration, and frequency of workplace injuries and associated workers' compensation claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to leaders and managers on injury and claims management strategies, ensuring best practice approaches to timely and sustainable rehabilitation
• Coach and influence leadership teams to build capability in supporting injured team members and improving return-to-work outcomes
• Develop and implement claims management strategies that minimize financial exposure, reduce workers' compensation costs, and enhance injury management effectiveness
• Attend GP case conferences and worksite assessments to ensure suitable duties and return-to-work plans align with medical advice and workplace capabilities
• Build strong relationships with insurers, medical and allied health professionals to facilitate optimal recovery outcomes for injured employees
• Actively engage with injured team members on-site, providing guidance, support, and motivation throughout their rehabilitation process
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify key injury trends and implement targeted prevention strategies.
• Champion a risk-based approach to workplace safety by coaching safe behaviors, setting clear standards and fostering a culture of accountability
• Completion payroll for claims within area of responsibility to ensure claimants are paid accurately in accordance with entitlements
• Manage the Workcover and RRTW process (from claim lodgment to finalisation) and provide support in other states when required
• Maintain the claims management system ensuring that all data recorded is accurate and up to date
  
  

About You

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury or claims management
• Tertiary qualifications as an allied health professional such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology or related field
• In depth knowledge of the NSW workers compensation scheme
• The ability to effectively influence others to achieve important business outcomes
• The ability to negotiate and mediate with all stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes related to injury and rehabilitation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience training, coaching and developing other
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.
  
  

Benefits At G8

• Competitive salary package
• Car Allowance & eTag provided
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more
  
  

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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