Return to Work Specialist

4 weeks ago

Southern Highlands, Australia Wingecarribee Shire Council Full time

The Opportunity

The role is responsible for contributing to the Integrated Risk Management team by effectively managing Wingecarribee Shire Council's Injury Claims and influencing return to work outcomes. The core focus and areas of responsibility for this role will be actively managing Council's Workers Compensation portfolio, including the development of injury prevention strategies to eliminate or minimize Lost Time Injury numbers and frequency.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority for the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra, and Wollongong and are a recognised place of arts, culture, and style for our visitors and community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages.

Our Values

We value Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork, which drive the way we work.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Return to Work Accreditation. Demonstrated significant experience in return-to-work coordination, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, or return to work.
  2. Demonstrated experience in conducting workplace investigations, developing concise reporting of findings, and implementing strategies to reduce reoccurrence.
  3. Demonstrated ability to use initiative and act independently to ensure excellence in customer service, best practice, and the achievement of outcomes.
  4. Ability to interpret and apply workers compensation legislative standards and guidelines as they apply to organisational claims management and rehabilitation initiatives.
  5. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to lead, persuade, negotiate, consult with, and provide advice on workers compensation claims management and rehabilitation issues.
  6. Ability to effectively lead the coordination of workers compensation claims management processes and early intervention strategies, including the development of return-to-work programs.
  7. Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills to meet defined deadlines.
  8. Ability to work within a team and autonomously where needed to achieve required outcomes within specified deadlines/time frames.
  9. Current Driver's Licence (Class C).

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary Remuneration + 11.5% Superannuation per year.
  • 35-hour work week - Variable Days Off every 4 weeks.
  • A work Laptop and mobile phone provided.
  • Time Off for Blood Donor.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements - Working from Home Opportunities.
  • Four weeks annual, three weeks sick leave, and Two Health and Wellbeing days per annum.
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance.

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact the HR department. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

  • Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
  • Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
  • Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications, and Certificates relevant to the role.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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