Do you have strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in workers compensation management? Do you enjoy influencing outcomes through building relationships? If you do, come and join us in this newly established Team Leader Workers Compensation role.
About the Role
The Team Leader Workers Compensation plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of a team responsible for managing the workers compensation insurance portfolio and associated risk exposure. This position is essential for delivering operational support and strategically monitoring trends to meet financial targets, ultimately contributing to quality outcomes for our community.
In this role, you will engage with staff, claimants, and insurance underwriters, ensuring that our services are delivered with the highest standard of customer service.
Responsibilities
- Lead a dedicated team managing the workers compensation insurance portfolio.
- Strategically monitor and analyse workers compensation trends to ensure quality outcomes.
- Engage with both internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Drive initiatives that align with the Council's vision and values, enhancing community support.
Requirements
- Degree qualification in a relevant field or substantial experience in a similar role.
- Extensive experience in a self-insured workers compensation environment.
- Solid understanding of risk management, rehabilitation, and WH&S practices.
- Knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation Acts and regulatory guidelines.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and conflict resolution.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time role.
- 9-day fortnight.
- Hybrid and flexible working conditions.
- Located at the Wyong Administration Building.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra Benefits
- Fitness Passports.
- Wellbeing leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
- Free flu vaccination program.
- Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen, and blood donations.
- Access to professional development.
- Cheers program.
- Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity, and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural, and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Bec Quince, Section Manager People Services, on 0436 302 997.
This position will close for applications at midnight on Monday, 6 October 2025.
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