Principal Advisor Education Rtw Services

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Office of Industrial Relations Full time

As Principal Advisor, you will be part of a small, yet responsive team within the Education, Insurer and Tribunal Services (EITS) directorate which is responsible for delivering education in relation to rehabilitation and return to work initiatives, administering workers' compensation scheme grants, scheme doctor education, providing administrative support to the Medical Assessment Tribunal as well as compliance and performance monitoring of all scheme insurers.
The primary purpose of the Principal Advisor, Education & Return to Work Services is to design, deliver and implement education resources and initiatives aimed at improving and prioritising evidence-informed rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and enhance stakeholders' understanding of the Queensland workers' compensation scheme.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Review, evaluate and make recommendations concerning rehabilitation and return to work coordinator training courses submitted for approval by the Workers' Compensation Regulator. Identify and assist in the implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement of Rehabilitation Return to Work Co-Ordinator (RRTWC) training opportunities. Review insurer workplace rehabilitation and return to work programs, policies and procedures in accordance with the monitoring frameworks and guidelines. Participate in insurer audits as required, providing advice in relation to rehabilitation and return to work. Support the implementation of scheme doctor training on the Guidelines for Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, including identifying and assisting with continuous improvement opportunities. Monitor and analyse scheme rehabilitation and return to work performance, and undertake in-depth research into current, contentious and emerging issues. Develop and deliver scheme return to work initiatives including resources aimed at improving rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and understanding of the Queensland workers' compensation scheme, tailored to a range of audiences. Assist in the delivery of scheme grants administration activities. Represent WCRS at internal and external stakeholder engagement, events, forums and meetings. Communicate with influence, negotiate persuasively and build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups. Prepare and coordinate advice to senior management and coordinate scheme intelligence reports on contemporary, contentious and emerging issues relating to rehabilitation and return to work. Work collaboratively to promote a culture of support and accountability to continually improve team and regulator performance and ensure behaviour is in accordance with the values and vision as per the Code of Conduct.

Although not mandatory, qualifications in health sciences and proven experience in return to work/injury management are highly desirable.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Principal Advisor

    5 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Are you a passionate, experienced leader in student behaviour and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support? Help lead the way in behaviour support - become our Principal Advisor and champion equitable, evidence-based systems to make a different for every studentThe department's four-year Equity andExcellence strategy aims to deliver fair and high quality education...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Opportunity**: The Principal Advisor, Office of the Executive Director - Infrastructure Delivery contributes to the day-to-day management of the Office of the Executive Director and provides advisory and executive support to the Executive Director to assist in meeting the strategic and operational goals of Infrastructure Services...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department of Education**: The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **Your OpportunityAs the Principal Advisor, you will**: - Lead the development and implementation of innovative engagement and communication strategies for the team and its activities and services, to ensure alignment with best practice regulatory performance. - Work collaboratively with the Manager to deliver engagement and communication activities,...

  • Principal Advisor, Autism Spectrum Disorder

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Role**: The Principal Advisor Autism plays a key role in the Autism Hub's delivery of autism-specific services and expertise across Queensland. Current knowledge of state school and regional systems and processes will be highly regarded. Responsibilities include, but not limited to; - Respond to incoming inquiries to the Autism Hub advisory...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Child Safety, Seniors and Disabilities Full time

    The role of the Principal Advisor is to provide clinical advice to the Director of Forensic Disability in relation to their responsibilities under the Forensic Disability Act (2011) and undertake clinical and legislative compliance activities regarding the management of clients with high and complex disability and forensic needs. **The Principal Advisor key...

  • Principal Advisor, Student Protection

    4 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Role**: The Principal Advisor, Student Protection manages the Education Justice Initiative Team and reports to the Director of Student, Child and Family Connect, Metropolitan South Region. They coordinate and respond to student protection strategies, projects and issues for the region including providing training for school based and regional...

  • Principal Advisor

    5 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Are you a passionate, experienced leader in student behaviour and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support? Help lead the way in behaviour support - become our Principal Advisor and champion equitable, evidence-based systems to make a different for every studentThe department's four-year Equity and Excellence strategy aims to deliver fair and high quality education...