Return to Work and Wellbeing Officer

Posted: 30/08/2024

Closing Date: 12/09/2024

**Salary**: $70,701.76 - $78,041.52

**Job Type**: Temporary

Location: Berridale or Cooma

Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment

**Package**: $70,701.76 - $78,041.52 + 11.5% Super (Grade 7 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)
6 Month Temporary Contract

**Position Description**:R**eturn to Work & Wellbeing Officer**

**Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 15 September 2024**

**About The Region**: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

**About the Role**:

- Undertake the role of Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator for Council as set out in the Workers Compensation Act
- Monitor and support injured workers through the RTW process, including meeting with workers following injuries and attending doctor appointments with workers
- Collect and provide required information to Council's Workers Compensation insurer
- Provide Council staff information and training on Workers Compensation and RTW Program
- Review and update Council's RTW Program as required
- Preparation of reports on workers compensation and return to work
- Develop, implement and manage wellbeing programs and initiatives
- Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
- Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions
- Provision of information and guidance to management and the workforce to support individual and oraganisational health, safety and well-being.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role you will have:

- NSW Return to Work Coordinator and accreditation or willingness to obtain
- Hold or be willing to study towards Cert III in Personal Injury Management or similar equivalent
- Understanding or willingness to learn NSW workers compensation legislation and WHS legislation
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work productively and make a positive contribution within a team environment
- Excellent ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated computer skills, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook software
- Current Class C driver's license

Desirable criteria:

- Experience in workers compensation, injury rehabilitation, or allied health settings
- Use of information management systems
- Construction induction certificate (white card)

**How to Apply**:
**Enquiries**

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Ph: 1300 345 345
- At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment._
- Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role._