The role:
The Injury Management (IM) team is responsible for providing high level advice and working in partnership with Department of Health (DoH) business units to ensure effective management of workers’ compensation matters, injury management and return to work activities; and ensure policy, procedures and systems are in place to meet compliance with current workers compensation and injury management legislation.
In the role of Senior Client Services Officer - Safety, Health& Wellbeing you will:
- As part of a team, assist in the assessment, accurate processing and management of less complex workers compensation claims in conjunction with the Department’s Injury Management Coordinators.
- Process timesheets and calculate and process payroll, and prepare other documentation related to the employment benefits, conditions, and entitlements, for employees of the Agency regarding workers compensation payments on a state-wide basis.
- Liaise with and provide advice to employees, managers and other key stakeholders on matters relating to workers compensation, injury management and workers compensation payments, within the guidelines of the current workers compensation legislation.
- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of IM by undertaking research and analysis tasks in relation to the management of claims and other activities undertaken by IM.
- Assist with the maintenance of information systems and databases for workers compensation claims.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team
We are a values-based team who work collaboratively with workers and business units to provide a responsive, contemporary, inclusive approach to assisting workers recover from injury.
The working environment is largely office based but may require occasional intrastate travel.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
Michelle Barr
Position: Senior Consultant - Workers Compensation and Liability
Phone: 0499 821 251
E-mail:michelle.barr@health.tas.gov.au
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