Senior Consultant - Workers Compensation

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn't seem right. Together, we're creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Period of Appointment12 MonthsHours per fortnightUp to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.Duties * Assess and determine liability of new Workers Compensation claims through factual and medical investigation. Assessing, investigating and establishing liability of new Workers Compensation claims, and assisting with or providing advocacy in the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or other appropriate forums

• Provision of high-level strategic and specialist advice to DPAC executive and senior managers on a broad range of Workers Compensation, Injury Management, and related HR issues.
• Develop and maintain specific initiatives tailored to the improvement of Workers Compensation and injury management indicators for our workforce. Programs are to have a strong operational emphasis and to be compliant with current and planned legislative changes and best practice.
• Manage complex claims and enquiries, and prepare high-level correspondence, documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Manage longer-term Workers Compensation claims to finalisation and/or negotiate settlement of claims, under general direction of the Manager, Human Resources.
• Negotiate and liaise with relevant parties, including Injury Management Coordinators (IMC's), the Office of the Solicitor General, legal and union representatives, treating medical practitioners and specialists, Tasmanian Risk Management Fund Administration Agent, senior executives, staff, and claimants.
• Participate, contribute and represent the Agency at internal and external forums where appropriate and in particular, the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in respect of legal matters associated with Workers Compensation claims.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• Participate and contribute to human resource management forums and represent the Department on committees and undertake high level liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualifications.Completion of or undertaking, Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or an equivalent qualification.Current Driver's LicenseDownload the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyElectronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.For more informationAndrew Prior
Manager Human Resources
Andrew.Prior@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)6232 7276