Injury Management Coordinator

Join Our Team as an Injury Management Coordinator!
The Injury Management team at the Department of Health is at the forefront of ensuring effective management of workers' compensation matters, Injury Management, and return-to-work activities. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Injury Management (IM) team based in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Role: As an Injury Management Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in providing high-level advice, collaborating with business units, and ensuring compliance with Worker's Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988. Key responsibilities include:

• Case Management: Skilfully handle workers' compensation claims.
• Return-to-Work Programs: Facilitate and coordinate effective return-to-work initiatives.
• Expert Advice: Provide high-level advice to managers and employees on both compensable and non-compensable injuries and illnesses.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed on the regulatory environment, representing IM as needed.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with the Consultant - Injury Management.

The Team: Our Injury Management team operates on strong values, working collaboratively to provide a responsive, contemporary, and inclusive approach to assist workers in their recovery from injuries.
Location:
This position can be occupied in the North, North West or South.
Details of Appointment
Multiple permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing ASAP
*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $95,393 - $100,067 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Completion of, or undertaking, Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or an equivalent qualification.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Please contact Emily Stride for a confidential discussion on 0418 672 256 prior to applying online.
Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact:
Emily Stride
0418 672 256
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