Injury Management Specialist
1 week ago
**Wollongong**
- Fixed Term Role for 12 months, hybrid working environment based in Wollongong
- Salary from $110,266+ superannuation
**About the Role**
The role is focussed on supporting effective return to work, return to life and recovery strategies for injured workers and to deliver the right customer experience.
**Benefits**
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check program
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
**Duties**
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an **Injury Management Specialist** you will:
- Work directly with claims specialists as part of a team to deliver the icare customer experience.
- Assess worker injuries and develop injury management strategies tailored to specific customer needs.
- Encourage proactive and open communication with key stakeholders during decision making process.
- Provide regular advice and feedback to frontline claims staff and Team Leaders on adverse decisions relating to injury management (treatment, services, medication etc).
- Improve overall quality of decisions relating to treatment/services and communication through effective training, quality reviews and management of disputes.
- Participate and provide injury management support in employer claims reviews (if required).
- Report to the Injury Management community and contribute to practice and professional development initiatives
**Skills & Experience**
- Tertiary studies in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology or Exercise Science) -essential
- Mental health first aid certificate -essential
- A broad range of experience in injury management with focus on mental health, medically complex cases or fatalities.
- Experience in creating solutions and problem solving.
- Demonstrated experience in Injury management, particularly high risk significant injury claims
**Culture**
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
**About the Company**
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- **icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted**:
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
-
Injury Management Consultant
4 days ago
Wollongong, Australia IRT Full time**About IRT** - Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same. We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care....
-
Wollongong, Australia IRT Full time**About IRT** - Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same. We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care....
-
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia IRT Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearAbout IRT Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to...
-
Case Management Specialist
49 minutes ago
Wollongong, Australia iCare External Full time**Wollongong** - 12 months fixed-term role - 35 hours working week, in a Hybrid working environment in Wollongong - Offering starting salary of $97,027 **About the Role** 12 Month Fixed Term - The purpose of the role is to assist the worker and employer with the claim process and provide support in the completion of relevant documents to ensure timely...
-
Wollongong NSW, Australia IRT Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per yearAbout IRTFounded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to...
-
Lawyer (Personal Injury)
2 weeks ago
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Nikolovski Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearFor 25 years, Nikolovski Lawyers have been committed to achieving excellence with compassion for our clients. We are looking for a highly driven, passionate and experienced Lawyer to join our Personal Injury team. The role is full-time based at our Wollongong office, although we would consider permanent part time or flexible hours for the right candidate....
-
Case Management Specialist
1 week ago
Wollongong, Australia iCare External Full time**About the Role** The purpose of the role is to Assist the worker and employer with the claim process and provide support in the completion of relevant documents to ensure timely access to required services to support return to work and injury recovery. **Benefits** - A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and...
-
Technical Specialist
57 minutes ago
Wollongong, Australia iCare External Full time**Technical Specialist** **Summary**:Provide support and advice to the Case Management team on complex workers compensation matters; assist in the triage of claims and the allocation of workflows; complete reviews and auditing of claims** **Location: Wollongong, NSW** - FTC - 12 months opportunity as a Technical Specialist with icare - Hybrid working...
-
Rehabilitation Consultant
3 weeks ago
Wollongong City Council, Australia Advanced Personnel Management Full timeHelping people be safe at work, achieve their rehabilitation goals and make the most out of life is important work. Join us to make a difference. - Open to Provisional Psychologists in the 5+1 Internship program - Access to Provisional Psychologist Supervision Scheme (partially funded supervision) - Freedom to structure your day, plus option to work...
-
Vocational Specialist
2 days ago
Wollongong, Australia Altius Group Full timeWFH options with flexible hours so you can find a rhythm that works for you - Leadership training, mentoring, and guidance offered to reach your goals - Market leader with 20+ years' experience elevating wellbeing across Australia **GET TO KNOW ALTIUS** Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation...
