Injury Management And Rehabilitation Consultant

About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
About the role:
An opportunity for 3 x Full Time Ongoing Injury Management and Rehabilitation Consultants to be part of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Division.
Position located at our Victoria Police Centre, Melbourne CBD.
The Injury Management and Rehabilitation Consultant provides early and ongoing management to support ill and injured employees, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The position will work closely and collaboratively with local managers, employees and in consultation with all stakeholders, to achieve a safe and sustainable remain at work or early return to work outcomes.
Reporting to the Injury Management Team Leader you will manage a portfolio of claims for the Region, ensuring best practice in claims Management and return to work planning.
Your duties will include:
* Providing advice and guidance to managers to ensure Victoria Police and employees meet return to work obligations in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
* Consulting and planning with injured employees, their managers and treatment providers about work capacity, treatment, and suitable employment options for the duration of the 52-week obligation period and beyond where necessary.
* Provide ongoing support to monitor the progress of ill/injured workers' recovery and capacity to return to work and facilitate return to work planning.
* Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of health, safety and wellbeing professionals and providing Injury Management expertise to the team.
* Facilitating pro-active early intervention and prevention strategies as well as contributing to the upskilling of managers to help influence/enhance stay at work outcomes.
* Assisting with resolving any return-to-work related issues and disputes.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and continuous improvement of workplace-based Injury Management programs within a large, complex organisational environment.
* Qualifications in one or more of Occupational Rehabilitation, Personal Injury Management, Allied/Mental Health would be an advantage.
* Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other members in a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills and ability to build relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
What we can offer you:
As an employee of Victoria Police, you will have access to a range of benefits. Some of the benefits available include:
* Competitive salary including annual leave loading under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
* Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave
* Opportunity to purchase leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Employee Assistance Program and a range of internal services to support you
* Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
How to apply:
* Attach a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for this role (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume.
Please do not attach copies of qualifications or certificates.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
Current Victorian Government employees are advised to apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 24 January 2023.
Requirements and relevant information:
* 3 x full-time ongoing positions
* Located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer St, Docklands, Victoria
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
* The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
For further information, please contact: Jasleen Nangia on (03) 8335 5365 jasleen.nangia@police.vic.gov.au or Andrew Smith on (03) 8533 0873 or andrew.x.smith@police.vic.gov.au
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8533 1440.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps