Address- Full Time Permanent opportunity available (9 Day Fortnight).
- Degree qualification in health or science-related discipline, health & safety.
- Hold relevant Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator certificate.
- LG06 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
This position is responsible for workplace Rehabilitation and injury management services and support to the organisation where employees have suffered a work-related injury, illness or condition, in accordance with legislative, self-insurance and organisational requirements to ensure their safe Return to the workplace.
This position is the primary conduit between an employee, their supervisor/manager and treating medical and allied health professionals in the identification, facilitation, negotiation and implementation of a safe workplace rehabilitation program where the employee may be suffering from a physical and/or psychological injury, illness or condition.
About You
Our ideal applicant will have proven experience for high level case management to a diverse, multi-disciplined organisation for work related injuries, illness and conditions and early intervention programs with proven ability to educate, influence, coach, mentor and forge strong stakeholder relationships based on the provision of informed, sound services and support that builds an environment of trust and respect.
Sound knowledge of current and emerging Rehabilitation and injury management trends. Demonstrated experience in managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace, including risk assessments. High level of writing skills including the ability to develop and produce formal correspondence to injured/ill employees, supervisors, managers and treating or independent health practitioners.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 2nd July 2024 What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N04364_Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator_Approved_17062024_PD.pdf
