Injury & Wellbeing Advisor

3 days ago

Wollongong, Australia IRT Group Full time

About IRT

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If this role stands out to you but you don’t feel like you ‘’tick all the boxes’’, we strongly encourage you to apply nonetheless. We value diversity across experience.

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

Due to exciting growth,  IRT is seeking an experienced Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor to join the WHS team. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the Injury & Wellbeing team in the delivery of evidence-based tools and strategies that support the organisation to identify and minimise the risk of physical, psychological and psychosocial incidents and injuries
  • Ensure the activities associated with the successful injury management of both work-related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses (including early intervention strategies) are coordinated & implemented in a timely manner to optimise a recovery at work
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a complex workers compensation portfolio
  • Provide advice to managers, supervisors, and health and safety colleagues regarding injury management practices, workers compensation legislation, emerging issues using data insights and trends
  • Act as a subject matter expert and advise IRT on recovery at work, fitness for work, wellbeing, safety, injury/illness prevention strategies
  • Provide accurate information to the RTW and Authorised Insurer when required. 
  • Travel to sites across the region, as required

Minimum of 10+ years' experience in injury management with demonstrated experience in workplace-based rehabilitation and assessments

You will have excellent written and interpersonal skills, including effective communication with employees, managers, insurers, regulators and health professionals; excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic and results-oriented environment; expertise in effective work and process planning underpinned by high-level organisational skills; exceptional communication and influencing skills to negotiate and drive outcomes. 

To Be Successful You Will Have

  • Tertiary qualifications as an allied health professional with minimum 10 years industry experience
  • Strong claims management, workers' compensation, fitness for duties and return to work facilitation experience
  • Proficiency in developing strategies to streamline claims management and premium reductions
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret, understand, and apply relevant workers' compensation legislation (ACT, NSW, QLD)
  • Strong working knowledge and/or experience in a similar industry 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and guidelines and workers compensation legislation (NSW, ACT & QLD)
  • Experience in coordinating and facilitating wellbeing initiatives

Benefits for You

  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
  • Professional and career development opportunities
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.

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