Workers Compensation

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:

- Effective Lead Management for the life cycle of all claims, including national workers compensation and non-work related injuries/illnesses.
- Guide, coach and support Leaders on injury management and worker’s compensation processes, including proactive injury prevention strategies and the implementation of supportive, efficient and effective return to work practices.
- Lead the coordination of fitness for work requirements including the coordination of Random Drug and Alcohol testing.
- Liaise with medical providers and support Operations to arrange medical bookings as required.
- Assist with the classification, collation, analysis and preparation of reporting for incident and injury statistics including identification of trends and emerging issues.
- Ensure policies, procedures, guidelines and other relevant documentation are current and representative of each state’s legislative requirements.
- Assist with the development, implementation and continual improvement of health and wellness initiatives, development of resources and writing of articles for internal use.
- Maintain the health and wellness and Pre-Employment and Health Surveillance Medical SharePoint Pages.
- Establish and maintain professional networks and key partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including Corporate Health Insurance Provider.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Injury Management, or relevant discipline and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of hygiene, health promotion, and workers’ compensation claims management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian legislation relating to Workers Compensation, Occupational Health & Safety and subsidiary documents such as standards and Codes of Practice.
- Previous experience in a similar position with national multi-business activity preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in Workers Compensation Claims and Injury Management.
- Understanding of the safety issue resolution and risk management principles.
- Knowledge of safety management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive professional team.

Additional Information
**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & dev