Consultant, Injury Management

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
The Consultant is responsible for assisting the delivery of core functions including early intervention, injury management, managing employee incapacity, workplace rehabilitation and wellbeing.

The role plays a vital part in reducing workplace risk and injury by providing expert technical support, strategic guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders to support staff recovery and return to work.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**Skills & Knowledge required for the role**
- Assist delivering the departments early intervention framework to minimise the impact and duration of emerging symptoms of injury or illness with the aim to reduce workplace risk and employee absenteeism.
- Take a proactive approach in contacting medical practitioners to influence, negotiate and facilitate return to work
- Develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Assist delivering the departments employee wellbeing and support program to ensure employees have access to the right support at the right time.

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

**Qualifications**
- A tertiary qualification in an allied health background is highly desirable.

**Specialist Expertise**
- Knowledge and understanding of the _Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004_ (Vic) and the _Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013_ (Vic).
- Extensive experience in managing complex injury management cases.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
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