Trainee Case Manager

**About DXC**

DXC provides policy and claims management services to government and organizations across Australia. Previously known as Xchanging, we support organizations and those injured at work throughout the entire claims process. Based on decades of experience our policy and claims teams have an impressive track record of reliable service.

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, the environment, and our communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship.

At DXC, our more than 130,000 employees in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most.

**Flexible working arrangements**

Our ‘people first’ mindset offers the ultimate in work flexibility. We take a virtual first approach and our teams are spread across multiple geographies delivering a broad range of customer services. We tailor working arrangements which work for our people. Our offices are located in both Docklands and Burwood East.

**About the role**

We are seeking talented and energetic Trainee Case Managers to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Our Trainee Program offers a step in the door to an exciting opportunity, we provide the information you need upfront, Flexible Start Dates, Customized Training, Rewarding Salaries, Internal growth Opportunities and the support you need to launch your new career.

You will provide needs-based services to people with work related injuries as well as be responsible for:

- Active management of claims for compensation to deliver appropriate and timely treatment and promote return to work,
- Ensuring injured workers receive entitlements in accordance with the _Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act _2013,
- Liaising with injured workers, and their employers and treating practitioners to facilitate and support medical management and return to work activities.

**The Trainee Program**

You will undergo 2 weeks' theoretical and practical training in workers’ compensation case management. During this time, you will learn about:

- The life cycle of a claim
- Medical treatment types and appropriate management
- Payment of medical expenses
- Weekly compensation entitlements
- Return to work obligations, and how to facilitate early return to work outcomes
- The legal side of workers’ compensation
- Dealing with challenging conversations

You will spend time working with case managers and their multi-disciplinary teams:

- Arranging medical examinations
- Assessing and processing payments to stakeholders
- Developing case management strategies
- Reviewing and monitoring treatment requests
- Liaising with stakeholders (injured workers, employers, and providers)

Further training will be provided to expand your knowledge of workplace injury management, return to work planning, dispute resolution and workers’ compensation law.

**Applicant Requirements**

We are seeking applicants with customer service and administration backgrounds, people currently working in insurance claims environment looking for a career change, recent graduates who have completed studies in Law, Business, Nursing, Allied Health, Psychology or those looking for a career change. Individuals who've worked in the Insurance, Allied Health, Legal or Financial Services industries would be well suited to this role. This role offers career development opportunities to more Senior roles within the Business.

**Applicants must have**:

- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- The ability to plan and organise work in a manner that ensures timeframes are managed
- The ability to work concurrently across multiple Technology Platforms
- A high level of organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with workers, employers, medical, paramedical and legal practitioners
- Ability to work within a team - in an office-based environment
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Sensitivity to issues related to people with medical, cultural and social needs
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

**Employee Benefits**

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include;
- Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University
- DXC Recognition, our global virtual platform that fosters a culture of appreciation and celebration with real-time reward and recognition
- We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC
- More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave
- Take time to give back with charitab