Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist for Blacktown City

1 week ago


Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
About the Opportunity

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity to join our team at Blacktown City Council as an Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist.

We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified professional to work within our Workers Compensation team.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing workers compensation claims in accordance with SIRA requirements including the self-insurance licence requirements, legislative framework and claims management guidelines.

You will be required to have good communication skills to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all key stakeholders.

The successful applicant will:

  • Plan, organise and coordinate rehabilitation related activities as required to rehabilitate Council's injured/ill employees after a work-related injury/illness
  • Provide effective communication networks for early injury management and administration of occupation rehabilitation programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a related field
  • Solid experience in workers' compensation claims management
  • Experience in developing rehabilitation programs to support return-to-work initiatives
  • Demonstrable organisational skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and professionalism
  • Current class C drivers licence
  • Demonstrable advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work productively and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Entry level for this position starts at $82,301.88 per annum
  • 35-hour working week
  • Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our Commitment to Safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.



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