**About the Role:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Return to Work and Compensation team in managing complex workers' compensation claims.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* HR Support & Payroll Administration: Assist with HR procedures associated with Workers' Compensation, review payroll data to ensure injured workers receive correct payments, process certificates of capacity, current weekly earnings (CWE), and pre-injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE), maintain accurate records in line with legislative, information security, and privacy requirements.
* Workers' Compensation Support & Advice: Work with managers and staff to identify and resolve Workers' Compensation challenges, provide advice to senior management on complex claims to support informed decision-making, prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence related to Workers' Compensation issues, support the Return to Work and Compensation Team with project delivery, tracking, and reporting, assist with the administration, design, and delivery of learning and development initiatives related to Workers' Compensation.
**Requirements:**
* A strong understanding of HR principles and practices, with experience in payroll administration and Workers' Compensation support.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation and HR policies.
* Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and support managers.