Return to Independence Specialist

**Introduction**:
Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

**Overview**:
**See yourself in our team**:
As the Return to Independence Specialist, you will be responsible for the delivery of personalised, empathetic, and high-quality face-to-face service to seriously injured workers to assist them in gaining or maintaining Independence, developing achievable goals and if applicable, and where possible, achieving a return to work.

**How you'll make an impact**:
**On a day to day basis you will**:

- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with seriously injured workers and their families including assisting them to navigate the South Australia - Return to Work Act 2014, outlining roles and responsibilities when required;
- Participate in all aspects of goal development and strategies to maintain and/or gain independence with injured workers, working collaboratively with treating health practitioners and allied health providers;
- Identify seriously injured workers needs and manage Activities of Daily Living requirements;
- Identify, approve and facilitate the purchase of products, equipment and services that will assist seriously injured workers to remain independent and have access to the community;
- Facilitate and conduct contact with injured worker based on individual worker request;
- Provide introduction and education to seriously injured workers, employers if applicable and treatment providers to explain serious injury entitlements, goals and focus on independence.

**About you**:
**We are interested in hearing from people who have**:

- Comprehensive understanding of the Return to Work Act 2014 as amended and other Legislative requirements;
- Knowledge of the Workers' compensation industry, business requirements and administrative practices, policies procedures and guidelines;
- Experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating and chairing meetings; and;
- Experience Developing RTW plans using SMART principles;
- Knowledge of available services to workers and employers;
- Product awareness of equipment to enhance independence; and;
- Experience in working with people with a disability or within the disability sector.

**Working with us**:
GB values its employees and offers a friendly, comfortable working environment that facilitates a Work and Life Balance GB recognises that our benefits program holds a different value or meaning to each employee. At GB, there are a number of benefits available to our team to ensure we capture a wide range of products and services that we believe will positively impact our diverse workforce.

**Just a few of our benefits include**:

- Discounted Insurance
- Dress for your day
- Novated Leasing
- Flexible & hybrid working

**To apply**:
If this role sounds like your new career

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant.

**Compensation and benefits**:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the **minimum core benefits** you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

- 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
- Novated Leasing opportunities
- Two paid volunteer days annually
- Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid parental leave

**Other benefits include**:

- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
- Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
- Peer Support Program
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to Reward Gateway - discount offers at over 350 retailers
- And more...

**We value inclusion and diversity**

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing dive