Injury Management Officer

Injury Management Officer

• Support an Injury Management service to enhance community confidence in Council
• Maintain Incident and Injury Management records for compliance
• Develop and implement return to work plans for injured employees
• Facilitate ongoing review of Injury Management and Work Health and Safety functions

About Sutherland Shire CouncilJoin a dynamic team at Sutherland Shire Council, committed to creating a safe and thriving community.
Our values of collaboration, achievement, respect, and evolution drive our dedication to delivering exceptional services.Your RoleAs an Injury Management Officer, you will play a key role in providing proactive and behavioural-focused Injury Management and claim management support.
You'll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, develop return to work plans, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Your ProfileThe ideal candidate will have a blend of relevant qualifications or experience in injury/claims management, a current driver's licence, and a track record of successful incident and claims management. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide customer-focused support are essential for this role.

• Experience with incident and claims management systems
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to anticipate changing environments and make strategic decisions

Showcase your technical expertise and emotional intelligence in this impactful role.Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: 4 June 2024
• Package: $77,000 - $84,000 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks and Work Rights verification.Click on the link to check out theReach out to Head of Safety and Wellbeing, Glenda Lord via glord@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers via brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

• No I do not meet this requirement
• Please outline your relevant qualifications:*

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

• No

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

• No

Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

• I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree

• No, I don't agree
• What interests you about the role of an Injury Management Officer and why are you passionate about working in the field of Injury Management?*
• How familiar are you with relevant legislation and regulations related to workplace health and safety, particularly in regards to Injury Management?*
• Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

• No

Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines, and to direct an applicant to undertake an independent medical examination in relation to the medical contraindication if required.* * Yes I am fully vaccinated

• Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
• No I have neither
• Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).
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