Occupational Health Safety and Environment Coordinator

5 days ago

Moreton Bay, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Positions available across multiple locations - Woodford, Wolston Correctional Centre, Brisbane Womens Correctional Centre, Borallon Training Correctional Centre, Lotus Glenn and Maryborough

The role of Advisor Injury Management is a key member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team, providing and coordinating best practice injury management services in a challenging operational environment. The role is accountable to the Principal Consultant Injury management HSW, but is located within the correctional centre.

The Advisor Injury Management is responsible for individualised case management of injured or ill QCS employees, coordinating rehabilitation programs and supporting workers, managers and executive leaders to understand their obligations under relevant legislation.

This role provides significant support and advice to centre management to promote and embed a safety culture across the centre and assist with the implementation and review of the centre's OHS&E framework.

In this role you will:
Provide specialised injury management services for physical and psychological cases, utilising a biopsychosocial approach and in accordance with Queensland Corrective Service policies, procedures, industrial instruments and relevant legislation including the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to coordinate rehabilitation services, including the development and review of rehabilitation programs, suitable duties programs, fitness for duty assessments and other relevant processes, facilitating an optimal return to work for ill/injured members.
Work collaboratively with members of HSW, centre management and other stakeholders to support a robust safety culture and promote the benefits of recovery at work.
Advise and educate QCS staff to understand their obligations and align expectations within the context of Rehabilitation and Return to Work programs.
Maintain accurate, contemporary records relating to case management, ensuring the principles of confidentiality are adhered to.
Prepare official injury management documentation for stakeholders including QCS staff, managers and executives.
Assist with the entry and analysis of HSW data to identify trends, prioritise areas of effort and support continuous improvement of the safety management system.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/615225/25

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025
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