Injury Management Consultant (Imc)

Period of AppointmentPermanent, Full timeHours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnightDutiesResponsible for complex case management and the provision of high-level advice in relation to workers compensation, non-work-related injury or illness and return to work arrangements to ensure effective and appropriate management of each impacted individual with the focus on “return to best possible health”.Essential RequirementsPre-Employment ChecksThe Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable RequirementsCertificate IV in Personal Injury Management (Return-to-Work) or the ability to obtain the qualification.Qualified Injury Management Coordinator (successful completion of training identified by the WorkCover Tasmania Board) or the ability to obtain the qualification.Tertiary qualification(s) in workers compensation claims, Injury Management or a related discipline.Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsHow to ApplyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2135.Further InformationFor further information on this position, please contact Kiran Mudaliar, Manager, IMAS on (03) 6173 2568.