Injury Management Advisor

Injury Management Advisor - Based in Sydney CBD - Full-time permanent

• Champion Recovery: Lead the charge in helping injured workers regain their fullest potential with tailored return-to-work plans.
• Engage and Collaborate: Work closely with stakeholders to create a supportive and efficient rehabilitation process.
• Optimize Financial Outcomes: Strategically manage claims to minimize costs and enhance overall financial performance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing systems for a safer workplace.
• Great Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay

About UnitingAt Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold.About the Role:Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges and return to work with confidence? At Uniting, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that embraces workplace-based rehabilitation and supports safe, durable, and timely return-to-work outcomes for injured, ill, or disabled workers. As a Injury Management Advisor, you will play a crucial role in implementing our return-to-work program and making a real difference in people's lives.Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and evaluate return-to-work plans for injured workers, ensuring alignment with certificates of capacity and workplace requirements.
• Collaborate with injured workers, insurers, treating doctors, and line managers to assess return-to-work needs and support the rehabilitation process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date claims files, RTW plans, and other related documentation, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Assist managers in identifying suitable duties that align with the capabilities of injured workers, promoting a safe and effective return to work.
• Conduct case conferences with relevant stakeholders to address barriers to the return-to-work process and develop appropriate solutions.
• Educate and inform stakeholders about the benefits of workplace-based rehabilitation, fostering a culture that supports safe and timely return-to-work outcomes.
• Engage with treatment providers to ensure alignment with rehabilitation goals, monitoring and reviewing treatment plans to support recovery.
• Support the continuous improvement of Uniting's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing management system, adhering to Work Health Safety (WHS) responsibilities and quality management processes.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in a health discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• WorkCover RTW Coordination Certification.

Experience:

• At least 2 years' experience in RTW coordination and/or claims management.
• Experience with complex claims, including psychological claims.

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link below.What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.For all enquiries, please contact Dina Oraha via emailUniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We also celebrate the diversity of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation, or gender identity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks.