Job Description
The Injury Management Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the work health and safety strategy, focusing on building capability of management and leaders in their Injury Management and return to work obligations in accordance with State Legislation. The role will involve:
* Supporting the Group Manager – Workers Compensation Manager and Injury Management in claims and injury management for all cases across all pillars;
* Managing relationships with site and external health providers and insurers;
* Implementing training & educational development to effectively support risk management, drive early intervention, minimise claims costs reduce the likelihood of recurrence of injuries;
* Assisting in the development and implementation of injury management programs including mentoring of operational personnel in use of relevant tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitoring and reporting on pillar Key Injury Management Indicators on a weekly and monthly basis including injury classification;
* Manage non-work related injuries using a risk assessment approach on a case by case basis;
* Determine fitness for work strategies including the application of Independent Medical Examinations as required to assist P&C with the ultimate outcomes;
* Preparing and distributing key reports on time, including monthly IM reports, audits, critical risk reviews, injury classification reviews and site and insurer claims reviews.
Requirements:
* Required – bachelor's degree in Allied Health related discipline;
* Return to Work Coordination Accreditation;
* Preferred – Certificate IV and Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety;
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in Injury Management / Rehabilitation / Clinical Experience.
Benefits:
* Experience a supportive and flexible work environment;
* Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year;
* Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually;
* An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities;
* 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.