The Team:
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; assist business units with management of non-compensable injury/illness and ensure policy, procedures and systems are in place to meet compliance with current workers compensation and injury management legislation and Employment Direction No 29 – Managing employees absent from the workplace.
The Role:
• Undertake all duties associated with Injury Management including:
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- Case management of workers compensation claims.
- Facilitating and coordinating return to work programs.
- Assist business units meet their obligations under Employment Direction No 29 – Managing employees absent from the workplace.
• Provide high level advice to managers and employees on injury management issues including compensable and non-compensable injuries and illnesses.
• Maintain knowledge and sound understanding of the regulatory environment affecting worker’s compensation, WHS and employment within the Agency and represent IM as required.
• In consultation with the Consultant - Injury Management, contribute to the development and review of policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare correspondence, submissions, briefings and reports as required.
You will need
- Sound knowledge of, and high level experience, in injury management practices with demonstrated understanding of injury management processes.
- An employee focussed, trauma informed, collaborate approach to injury management.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, Commencing ASAP
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
- Professional development
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Completion of, or undertaking, Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or an equivalent qualification.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sonja Taylor
Manager, Injury Management
Phone number: (03) 6166 7970 or 0499 859 824
Email address: Sonja.Taylor@health.tas.gov.au
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