Career Transition Officer

**Clerk Grade 5/6 (7 roles)**:

- **Ongoing Full-time**:

- **Surry Hills**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for 7 x **Career Transition Officer **to be part of our Injury and Claims, Workforce Safety Command. The Career Transition Officer co-ordinates, influences and drives return to work and injury management activities for NSWPF employees who are facing career transition after injury. They ensure all matters are managed professionally and with empathy to understand the employees needs at the stage of their career transition journey, providing support and services to influence a positive experience and improved health, and ensures return to work outcomes are met.

The NSW Police Force’s Workforce Safety Command is offering an exciting opportunity to 7 Career Transition Officers to be part of the single most significant investment in the health, safety and wellbeing of the NSW Police workforce. Located in the centre of Sydney, only a short walk from Central or Museum train stations and the vibrant Surry Hills precinct, these newly created positions will coordinate and drive injury management and return to work activities for NSWPF employees who face career transition after injury. The role includes ensuring matters are managed empathetically and professionally and needs are supported with appropriate services to ensure a positive experience for return to work outcomes.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
- in-house gym facilities.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Career Transition after injury has a strong emphasis on a collaborative injury management approach. Provide an example of when you have collaborated with an injured worker's treatment team to achieve a positive outcome. What was the outcome?

**Target Question 2**:
An injured worker has capacity to work external to the NSWPF, however the worker wants to wait until they have been medically retired prior to transitioning into a new career. How would you handle this situation and what advice would you give the injured worker?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Linda Cummings** via** 0429 857 149.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.