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SalaryDepartment for Education
Job reference: 559416
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with us:Every child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.Together we will make our education system the best it can be.When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.About the Role:The Technical Specialist, Claims operates in a State-wide Injury Management and is responsible for managing highly complex and litigated workers compensation claims in accordance with the Return to Work Act 2014 and Code of Practice for Crown Self-insured Employers.The Technical Specialist, Claims contributes to the achievement of government and departmental injury management targets and objectives through effective administration of legislative requirements and risk management practices in a complex multi-disciplinary team.The Technical Specialist, Claims contributes to the development, implementation and management of departmental injury management procedures and improvement initiatives and undertakes senior level case management including responsibility for the overall cost expenditure related to claims and the representation of the Department at the South Australian Employment Tribunal.Qualifications:Essential: Extensive working knowledge of the Return-to-Work Act 2014 and significant workers compensation litigation experience.Desirable: Health or legal qualifications.Special Conditions:The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.Remuneration:ASO6 $97,022 - $102,626 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuationEnquiries:Enquiries can be directed to Barbara Schiller, Manager, Injury Management, via tel: (08) 8226 1449 or email: Barbara.Schiller@sa.gov.auApplication Instructions:Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional Note:This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 6-month term contract.
Applications close: 28/05/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
