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Form of work- Full Time, Permanent Contract
- 80 hours per fortnight - including an ADO
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fitness for Work Coordinator to join our People and Culture Team. This role reports to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager and will assist in driving proactive management and intervention to support staff return to work utilizing best practice strategies.
This role will require a focused individual to demonstrate an ability to liaise with injured workers, managers, our insurance agent, medical practitioners and rehabilitation providers. You will need to be able provide guidance and advice in WorkCover Management, rehabilitation/return to work programs and continuous improvement strategies and services.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Return to Work Coordinator Certificate
- Relevant experience in a large, complex organisation
- Demonstrate experience with complex claims management
- Recent demonstrable experience in invoice and weekly payments processing
- Contemporary knowledge of best practice in Injury Management
- Passionate about providing excellent care to injured workers and their return to work
- Be empathetic, supportive and have an engaging style
Our Region:
- Wangaratta is a large regional centre located in Northeast Victoria, with an approximate population of 30,000 people.
- Wangaratta offers a diverse range of shopping, cafes, bars, galleries and art precinct.
- Wangaratta boasts great parks and gardens and scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Buffalo.
- Located just 2.5 hours to Melbourne and approx. 2 hours from the snow fields.
- We are surrounded by world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet region.
- Check out our region at www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
- Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
- Social Club Benefits
- Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made with Glenn Finlayson on (03) 5722 5***
- Confirmation of full Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
- Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
- To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
- Applications close Sunday, 24th March 2024
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
