Senior Consultant – Injury Management (Temporary Contract)
* This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional available immediately for a short-term contract
* Immediate start to 31 July
* Great hourly rate on offer
About the Organisation
A large Queensland Government department is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – Injury Management to join its People, Capability and Culture team within Corporate Services. The department delivers a range of critical justice services to support a fair, safe and inclusive community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Principal Consultant, Injury Management, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality injury and illness management services. Working closely with the broader Health, Safety and Wellbeing team, you will support managers and employees to achieve safe and timely return to work outcomes. This is a hands‐on role with no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage complex injury and illness case management, ensuring compliance with relevant workers' compensation legislation
* Develop and coordinate effective return to work and reasonable adjustment strategies
* Liaise with key external stakeholders including insurers, medical practitioners and rehabilitation providers
* Support claim management processes, including common law matters where required
* Review and update policies, procedures and intranet content related to injury management
* Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at improving injury management outcomes and service delivery
About You
* Strong experience in injury and illness management within a complex organisation
* Ability to analyse complex issues and deliver practical, evidence‐based solutions
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and manage challenging situations
* Sound knowledge of workers' compensation legislation and best practice injury management frameworks
* High level communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences
* Self‐motivated with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in allied health, workplace health and safety, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
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