Injury Management Consultant

• Enjoy a vibrant campus and innovative work environment.
• Make a significant impact on the safety, health, and wellbeing of our staff, students, and partners.
• Full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis.
• Salary range: $112,012 – $124,281 increasing 1 July ‘24 to $117,613 – $130,495 (inclusive of superannuation).

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the area
At UWA, we prioritise the safety, health, and wellbeing of our staff, students, and partners to foster excellence in education and research. The Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Directorate lead the charge in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment in compliance with relevant legislation.

About the opportunity
You will work closely with the Manager (Health and Wellbeing) to plan, develop, and implement injury prevention and management services. Your expertise will be crucial in providing consultancies for compensable and non-compensable cases, with a focus on manual handling, mental health, psychosocial risk factors, and ergonomics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain injury prevention and management systems.
• Develop, review, and promote health, safety, and wellbeing policies and procedures.
• Provide professional advice and training on manual handling, mental health, workplace wellbeing, and ergonomics.
• Conduct investigations and follow-ups on reported hazards, incidents, and injuries.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programs.
• Provide case management services for employees with physical or psychological conditions.
• Contribute to relevant projects and undertake other duties as directed.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you should possess a relevant tertiary qualification in allied health or demonstrate equivalent competency. You will also you have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and a wealth of experience in managing injuries and Workers’ Compensation claims. Your ability to provide effective guidance on injury prevention and wellbeing strategies, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills, is crucial. You should be skilled at working both independently and collaboratively within a team, showcasing excellent planning and organisational abilities.

While a postgraduate qualification in related areas is desirable, having a current "C" class driver’s license and a National Police Clearance Certificate, along with the capacity to fulfil the physical demands of the role, are also important requirements.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Positioin description - Injury Management Consultant (517267).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 13 May 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Justin Gauder at *************@uwa.edu.au. 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.