Workers Compensation Officer

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Administration Officer Level 6

Location
: Station St Office, Penrith

Remuneration
: $80, $82,240.21 per annum

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ598471

Applications Close
:02/09/2025

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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Workforce, People and Culture (WPC) Directorate is responsible for the provision of workforce consultancy services to the district. We work in partnership with the executive team, managers, and employees to ensure the delivery of innovative and sustainable workforce solutions across the district. Our range of services include recruitment; workforce design, workforce policies and procedures; awards and determinations; Industrial Relations advice and representation; and other service offerings provided by our diverse teams. Our People and Culture team is collaborative and focused on delivering a rewarding experience to all employees

The Workers Compensation Officer is responsible for the processing and management of workers compensation claims within NBMLHD. This includes the notification of claims to the Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) Workers Compensation Claims Manager, processing medical certificates and the calculation, payment and re-imbursement of Workers Compensation weekly benefits. It also includes active and ongoing claim assessment to ensure appropriate and timely claims management.

The Workers Compensation Officer liaises with and responds to queries by claimants, NBMLHD supervisors and managers, TMF workers Compensation Claims Manager, Solicitors, Investigators and Treatment providers. This position is also responsible for assisting with the maintenance of information systems and the preparation of regular statistics and reports required for Workers Compensation claims performance management.

We encourage you to apply now and make a real difference in the lives of healthcare workers and contribute to safer workplaces.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

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What you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge or experience in the application of current NSW workers compensation legislative requirements for claims management and the calculation of claims payments.
• Experience in the management of complex payroll operations, including the calculation of pays, particularly in relation to Health Roster and Staff link. Along with the ability to interpret industrial awards, particularly leave conditions.
• Ability to use spreadsheet and database applications to manage data and prepare reports
• Accuracy with mathematical calculations and recording data for Workers Compensation payments and reimbursements.
• Ability to research and prepare correspondence relating to claim management and claim payments for litigated Workers Compensation claims.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-functional team and to organise and carry out work with minimal supervision and to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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