AddressThe Insurance Commission is a State owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to almost two million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government.
Generating $1.5 billion in annual revenue and earnings and with total assets of approximately $7 billion, the Insurance Commission is a substantial self–funded statutory authority.
The Insurance Commission’s commitment to a high performance corporate culture, having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and continuous improvement is creating new opportunities for talented people to improve service delivery.
The Role
We endeavour to create a pool of suitable candidates for a Care Services Coordinator to fill impending fixed term and permanent vacancies within the next twelve months.
The Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme coordinate and fund lifetime treatment, care and support to participants catastrophically injured in a either a motor vehicle accident in Western Australia, or from 1 July 2024, a workplace accident.
Catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple amputations, severe burns and permanent traumatic blindness.
The successful applicant will collaborate with key stakeholders to determine and implement rehabilitation programs, injury recovery goals, return to work/home arrangements and ongoing support needs. Our goal is to improve the quality of life and independence outcomes for those who have experienced life-changing injuries from a catastrophic accident.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant/s commensurate with skills and experience.
The Person
In addition to a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Registered Nursing or similar discipline, and current registration with the relevant professional body, have the capability to:
- assess, coordinate and monitor the complex needs of catastrophically injured people;
- communicate effectively using a variety of appropriate verbal and written methods to convey empathy with professionalism in a manner appropriate for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries and their families;
- apply effective case management/ coordination strategies for people catastrophically injured; and
- think flexibly with a desire ongoing learning and development in line with evidence based practice principles.
Training, coaching and mentoring will be provided.
A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) is a requirement of this position.
Workplace Diversity
The Insurance Commission aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from women, young people, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to prove a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used for the purposes of providing reasonable adjustments.
Partnership with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator
We have partnered with Job Access - National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to help us build a more inclusive environment and meets the objectives outlined in our Human Resource Blueprint and the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Further information about their services is available on their website.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed resume and a two page response addressing all the work related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.
Please note interviews will be held the week commencing Monday, 15 April 2024.
Appointment Information
Suitable applicants will be placed in an appointment pool for up to twelve months. Selection to the pool does not guarantee appointment. Appointments may be made from this pool as opportunities arise and may be full time or part time, permanent or contract, including contracts with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to permanency.
Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening. This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable). Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).
What You’ll Enjoy
Benefits of working with us include flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and a Perth CBD location close to transport hubs. For more information, refer to our Careers page.
Enquiries
For further information about the role please contact Melanie Hutchison, CIS Scheme Manager on (08) 9264 3***.
If you have any technical difficulties in applying or access needs that may require adjustments during the application and interview process please contact HR on (08) 9264 37***or email ***************@icwa.wa.gov.au.
Please also contact us if you require alternative documents and language formats or refer to our website for accessibility, alternative formats translation and relay services.
ATTACHMENTS:
- JDF Care Services Coordinator March 2024.pdf
- applicant information pack.pdf
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