Injury Management Officer

The role:

• Undertake allocated duties associated with Workers Compensation and Injury Management including:

• Accurate, efficient, and effective processing of transactions specifically relating to workers compensation.
• Accurately interpret and apply award, legislation and Government/Departmental policies, and procedures.

• Provide advice to managers and employees on Injury Management issues including compensable and non- compensable injuries and illnesses.
• Undertake research, investigate queries, and prepare written material including drafting correspondence, submission, briefings, and reports as required.
• Liaise and consult with external stakeholders including Office of the Solicitor General, Fund Administration Agent and other Government Agencies in relation to workers compensation and Injury Management administrative operations, processes, and activities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
We are a values based team who work collaboratively with workers and business units to provide a responsive, contemporary, inclusive approach to assisting workers recover from injury.
The working environment is largely office based but may require occasional intrastate travel.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
*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.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $79,529 to $91,517 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:

• Appropriate qualifications with an understanding of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
• Current Driver's License

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
Apply 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
Sonja Taylor
Manager - Injury Management
Phone: (03) 6166 7970
E-mail:
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