Advisor Injury Management (Temporary)

• Advisor Injury Management (Temporary)
• Temporary Full Time- Up to 12 months 
• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Package up to $131,847.41 pa. Package includes salary range ($106,025 pa to $117,363 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre

About the role:      

Manage individual workplace rehabilitation programs for ill and injured employees using a proactive case management approach to facilitate a safe, timely and durable return to work.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in proactive and integrated claims and Injury Management for a large organisation
• Thorough understanding of Injury Management principles, combined with experience in managing a large caseload including complex and long-term cases; along with demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of Workers Compensation legislation and relevant regulations. 
• Experience in undertaking proactive and integrated claims and injury case management of employees with workers compensation and off duty injuries to ensure effective Injury Management and legislative compliance
• Ability to assess and develop quality rehabilitation/care options and return to work plans in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure a safe, timely and durable return to work of injured employees
• Ability to implement and provide input into case management procedures and practices to ensure proactive and effective procedures that comply with work practices at the FRNSW and legislative requirements
• Experience in maintaining computerised (and manual) case files and caseload statistics to ensure appropriate records and comply with confidentiality and privacy requirements in accordance with legislation and FRNSW policy

Essential Requirements:

• A current driver's licence is required to travel in line with requirements of the role

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description  Advisor Injury Management.pdf

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Carly Ahern on 0459 851 ***

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. Please note your understanding of the main considerations and steps when managing workers injured at work.

2. What are the main considerations when managing a worker with a primary psychological injury, and how do these differ when managing a worker with a primary physical injury?

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 31 January 2024 

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.