Aps6 Rehabilitation Case Manager

Assisting employees with work and non-work related injuries to return to work in a safe and timely manner.

Your new company
Our Federal government partner is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. The NDIA values a positive contemporary attitude to disability.

Your new role
The APS6 Rehabilitation Case Manager is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents. The position will perform various activities using different, unrelated, but established processes and methods.
The role is responsible for undertaking a range of procedural, operational and administrative activities within a HR environment. They will be responsible for the provision of efficient, accurate advice and assistance to employees with work and non-work related injuries to return to work in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Providing sound advice to clients and stakeholders regarding Early Intervention, Compensation and related HR issues.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders to support the Early Intervention and Compensation Case Management frameworks.
Resolving problems using knowledge and experience, and take the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
Interpreting and applying legislation, policy, agreements and guidelines to recommend solutions to address Early Intervention and Case Management issues.
Initiating, co-ordinating and monitoring an injured or ill employee’s workplace rehabilitation program.
Connecting and coordinating people involved in the return to work process.
Promoting the health benefits of good work, early intervention and the organisation’s return to work approach.
Assisting the NDIA to provide suitable employment for injured or ill employees.
Co-ordinating the employer's responses to requests for information about the employee, their injury or illness, and their rehabilitation.
Maintaining appropriate records and ensure relevant worker’s compensation forms are completed.
Ensuring the NDIA complies with the Guidelines for Rehabilitation Authorities Instrument 2019.

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

What you'll need to succeed

5+ years’ experience in Rehabilitation Case Management or a Work Health and Safety (WHS) discipline
Case management skills
Experience in specialist areas including managing illness/injury and return to work, workplace adjustments, policy interpretation, and disability workplace assessments
Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement

What you'll get in return

Competitive hourly rate of $60.00 per hour exc of superannuation
Working for a highly regarded Federal Organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call Linda McGovern for a confidential discussion. Linda McGovern D: +61 (0)2 8860 1693
E: linda.mcgovern@hays.com.au [mailto:linda.mcgovern@hays.com.au]

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