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SalaryThe Department of Education is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, students and anyone else involved with our schools and workplaces.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 30 June 2024, unless otherwise determined. While the role is based in Brisbane, flexible work arrangements are available to work remotely.
As the Senior Consultant - Projects, you will partner with all areas of Organisational Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) to deliver strategic projects to support the continuous improvement of health, safety and wellbeing in the Department. This role will report to the Manager, Performance and Reporting, Organisational Safety and Wellbeing.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO535115/24T
Closing date 14-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 30 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Gaylene Underwood
Contact details 0428 103 256
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About the Role:
Responsibilities will Include:
- Experience in delivering key projects including policy and procedure development and review, coordination, and communication to achieve project outcomes.
- Strong working knowledge and application of WorkCover Qld application review and appeal processes and legislative framework.
- Sound understanding of client needs to facilitate quality rehabilitation, return to work and wellbeing initiatives throughout the Department.
- Experience in providing comprehensive rehabilitation and return to work advisory services for complex cases, keeping with the Department's priorities and relevant policy, standards and legislation.
- Provide high level, timely expert advice to managers, employees and other stakeholders on a range of complex and sensitive wellbeing, injury management, and rehabilitation and return to work issues to ensure positive outcomes for the Department.
- Contribute to the development of strategies and programs to prevent workplace injuries, improve return to work timeframes, and promote better employee outcomes.
- Maintain sound knowledge of contemporary rehabilitation practices to ensure currency of knowledge and skills to provide best practice advice, supporting positive outcomes or solutions for clients.
- Experience in providing professional and practical strategic advice to senior managers and employees in health and safety legislative requirements and practical application.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills to support all aspects of the delivery of key activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the preparation of communication material and presentations, facilitating discussions and documenting decisions and feedback.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Role Description
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