Human Resources Coordinator

**Demonstrates high-level administration skills and adheres to both organisational policies and legislative requirements.**:
**Skilled in collaborating with external stakeholders to facilitate and support employee's return to the workplace.**:
**Demonstrates strong time**management** and effective**communication skills in a dynamic environment.**:
**Competitive Full-Time salary $90,000 - $93,000 plus superannuation**:
**About The GEO Group Australia**

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, based west of Melbourne and is Victoria's largest prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. It's contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEO's Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

**About Ravenhall Correctional Centre**

**Ravenhall** is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

**About the Opportunity**

We are currently seeking individuals with the skills and competency suitable for the HR Coordinator - Return to Work portfolio. As an experienced return to work coordinator you will be familiar with liaising with Workers Compensation insurance Agencies with sound knowledge around Victorian Workers Compensation legislation as well as other relative legislation. You will also have knowledge regarding the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards and be mindful of the importance of this legislation when considering best practice return to work initiatives and plans for injured workers. The HR Coordinator - Return to work will also provide support for employees whom have non-work related injuries and require workplace support in order to successfully return to their roles.

The Return to Work Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Ravenhall Correctional Centre meets injury management compliance requirements and return to work obligations ensuring the effective financial management of worker’s compensation claims.

This role is also responsible for educating managers/supervisors and employees in respect to their responsibilities and obligations in the recovery at work process.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Ensure workers compensation claims, non-work-related injuries and health conditions are managed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, compliance codes, guidelines and Corporate policies and procedures.
- Process claims documents, certificates and invoices in accordance with required timeframes, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures and workers’ compensation legislation.
- Liaise with WorkSafe agents, health practitioners, rehabilitation providers, claimants and relevant parties to ensure efficient claims management and resolution.
- Conduct regular case reviews, particularly for complex or high-risk claims, and collaborate with the insurer’s Injury and Claims Manager and external parties to identify and attempt to resolve any barriers that exist to achieving a full return to pre-injury work.
- Develop and assist in the implementation of outcome-focused workers compensation return-to-work plans in collaboration with injured employees, managers, and healthcare providers, facilitating effective recovery and reintegration into the workplace, whilst minimising claim/premium costs.
- Attend case conferences as required to assist with injury management and achieving return to work goals.
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