Injury Management and Return to Work Specialist

Job description:

About the role

Based in Whyalla and reporting to the Superintendent Health, Hygiene & Safety, this role is responsible for effectively implementing and maintaining the Injury Management and Return to work program for work and non-work-related injuries and illness.
This role will ensure injured/ill workers are identified, supported, and managed to achieve the safest and most effective pathway for Return to Work pre-injury duties.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate Rehabilitation and Return to Work programs with key stakeholders and recommend rehabilitation program corrective action(s) where needed
• Establish strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support high visibility, early intervention and regular review
• Led the Injury Management and Return to work practices and ensure compliance with all associated requirements
• Provide Injury Management advice, coaching, and mentoring to management on Workcover and Return to Work programs
• Ensure Injury Management, wellbeing and Return to Work of workers is carried out to provide optimal worker outcomes
• Provide advice and assistance to injured/ill workers in relation to benefits and entitlements
• Participate in regular claim review meetings
• Coordinate and conduct rehabilitation meetings

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation to positively influence outcomes. With demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of South Australian Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislation, you will be able to Work independently, be proactive, problem solve, and meet relevant organisational goals and targets.

Most important to this appointment is your ability to adapt to an ever changing environment, coupled with your high level administrative background and strong communication skills.

You also have:

• Return to Work Coordinator certification training (RTWSA), ideally
• Demonstrated experience in Injury Management and Workcover claims management
• High level of IT literacy including Windows, claims management software, and online meeting forums
• Ideally you will have working knowledge of a self-insured claims management environment and of extended wage support/income
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of emotional intelligence with the desire to build relationships and ability to manage conflict

Join the team and be part of a greener future in mining and steel

Help shape a sustainable future in mining and steel

GFG Alliance Australia operates an end to end mining, steel, construction and energy business. With over 160 sites and more than 6700 people, we provide steel for Australia's leading infrastructure projects.

A member of the GFG Alliance group, Liberty Primary Metals Australia is located at Whyalla, South Australia, approximately 400 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. We operate an integrated steelworks including steel making, blast furnace, coke oven and rolling mill facilities. Producing billet for rolling in Liberty Steel and other manufacturing sites and for export, together with rail and structural steel products. Liberty Primary Metals Australia also incorporates SIMEC Mining.

SIMEC mining, part of GFG Alliance, has committed to take the lead in decarbonising the steel industry, with an ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.

SIMEC Mining in the Middle Back Ranges, near Whyalla in South Australia, is one of the best locations in the world for high quality magnetite; the quality feed needed to make GREEN IRON and GREEN STEEL.

Being located just 50kms from the Whyalla Port and our very own steelworks, we are in a prime position to drive this global change.

Whyalla boasts a broad range of services, educational and recreational opportunities being part of the community means you can go home after your shift and spend time with family, play sport and be a regular member of team.

Come and join our team and be at the forefront of expanding and transforming our industry sector, as we work and play together to shape a sustainable future for future generations.

Across our different business units, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to responding to every applicant.