Injury & Wellness Specialist (Workcover)

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Water Full time

**Job Number**:

- 978727

**Work type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Location**:

- Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:

- Administration & Support, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Risk & Compliance

Our Organisation

At Melbourne Water, we have a deep appreciation for water and the beauty of life. Our work plays a crucial role in enhancing Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. We are dedicated to providing exceptional drinking water, ensuring outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems seamlessly, fostering resilience to flooding, and enhancing waterways and land for greater community engagement. As a team, we are proud to contribute to making greater Melbourne an extraordinary place to live.

The Role

As the Injury & Wellness Specialist, collaborating closely with the Manager of Injury and Wellness, you will oversee Melbourne Water's workers' compensation portfolio. This involves managing the care and rehabilitation of Melbourne Water employees who require support following workplace injuries, illnesses or conditions. This role entails comprehensive end-to-end WorkCover claim management, as Melbourne Water are a self-insurer. Your key responsibilities include:

- Managing all aspects of Melbourne Water’s WorkCover claims from the initial eligibility decision through to claim resolution.
- Oversee Melbourne Water’s WorkCover return to work plans focussing on sustainable outcomes and fostering a positive recovery.
- Provide technical expertise in Workers' Compensation Claims Management and Injury Case Management.
- Reporting on all facets of the WorkCover portfolio

Please note this is Permanent Part Time opportunity (0.4 FTE - 2 days per week), and offers a hybrid work arrangement in office/work from home.

**Salary**: MW EA Level 7 starting at $105,602 plus superannuation

For more information please see the attached PD : MW1735_-_Position_Description_-_Injury_Wellness_Specialist.pdf

Your Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience and a well-established understanding of the Worker's Compensation Act, injury management, and return-to-work processes.
- Proven track record in effectively managing intricate worker compensation claims and delivering technical guidance to management and stakeholders.
- Proficient communication abilities, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to cultivate strong and impactful relationships. Capable of working independently while also collaborating with stakeholders to seek specialist advice and share insights as needed.
- Preferred experience in a dynamic operational/self-insurance or business partnering environment.
- Drivers licence
- Criminal Records Check
- Able to work in the office (Docklands) every second Tuesday

Culture at Melbourne Water
- At Melbourne Water, we cherish a culture that embraces flexibility, creates positive impact, promotes growth and development, and values people. Melbourne Water is committed to flexibility in the workplace, with the type of flexibility being dependent on the nature of the role. Recognizing the value of work-life balance benefits both Melbourne Water and our customers.
- You'll have the chance to contribute significantly as a valued member of a passionate team, engaging in meaningful work that offers exceptional support to our employees. Together, we strive to enrich the quality of life in Melbourne.
- We embrace learning and encourage the challenging of the status quo, facilitating continuous growth. Melbourne Water offers a range of learning and development opportunities, from formal programs to digital content and interactive sessions, as well as the chance to visit our sites and witness our initiatives firsthand.

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 21st April at 11:55pm AEST

**Advertised**:
11 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Closing**:
21 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time



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