Workers Compensation Officer

4 days ago

Penrith, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Administration Officer Level 6
**Location**: Station St Penrith
**Remuneration**: $77,623.75 - $79,458.87 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ512954
**Applications Close**:11/09/2024
- With_ _**_CORE_**_ _Values of_ _**_C_**_ollaboration,_ _**_O_**_penness,_ _**_R_**_espect and_ _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

The Workers Compensation Officer is responsible for the processing and management of workers compensation claims within NBMLHD. This includes the notification of claims to the Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) workers compensation claims manager, processing medical certificates and the calculation, payment and re-imbursement of Workers Compensation weekly benefits. It also includes active and ongoing claim assessment to ensure appropriate and timely claims management.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with NBMLHD supervisors and managers, TMF workers compensation claims manager, solicitors, investigators and treatment providers with regards to responding to queries by claimants,. This position is also responsible for assisting with the maintenance of information systems and the preparation of regular statistics and reports required for Workers Compensation claims performance management.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (for full time employees)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Experience in the management of complex payroll operations, including the calculation of pays, particularly in relation to Health Roster and Staff link. Along with the ability to interpret industrial awards, particularly leave conditions.
- Accuracy with mathematical calculations and recording data for Workers Compensation payments and reimbursements.
- Ability to research and prepare correspondence relating to claim management and claim payments for litigated Workers Compensation claims.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-functional team and to organise and carry out work with mínimal supervision and to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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