Iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable on Saturday, 14 June, from 11:30 PM ACST until Sunday, 15 June 2025, 5:30 AM ACST due to scheduled maintenance.Department for EducationJob reference: 678291Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work withus:Everychild and young person deserves a great education.We have astrategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now andinto the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system.
One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.About therole:Fantasticopportunity for an experienced Occupational Rehabilitationspecialist to work within a friendly, close-knit team ofexperienced occupational rehabilitation specialists to assist ourwork injured employees return to work- no billablehoursThe Senior Return to Work Consultant operates in a state-wide Injury Management function that provides effective and efficientvocational rehabilitation and injury management consultationservices to injured employees and worksites within a medical/legal,industrial, and public sector environment.Therole involves:Provision of earlyintervention services prior to claim lodgement and managementof all high-risk claims for compensation referred for return towork assistance.Development,implementation and evaluation of return-to-work goals,objectives and plans in collaboration with injured employees,treating practitioners and worksite managers that are outcomefocused and process driven and in keeping with the department'sobligations around suitable employment.Development andcoordination of return-to-work documentation and placementprocesses, including resume preparation, job matching,canvassing for placements internal and external to thedepartment, attending interviews to determine successful workplacements.Provision of expertadvice, consultation, and assistance to departmental personnelin rehabilitation standards, obligations, legislativerequirements, injury management principles and processesthrough formal and informal information, advice, andtrainingAboutyou:Return towork planning: Experienced in coordinating andmanaging vocational rehabilitation casesCommunicationskills: Strong verbal and written communicationabilities to build confidence with clients, managers, andprofessionalsEarlyintervention: Knowledge of injury risk assessment andcommitment to early intervention practicesTaskmanagement: Proven ability to manage large caseloadsand handle confidential, complex employment mattersConflictmanagement: Experience in conflict resolutionprocessesStakeholderrelationships: Ability to establish and maintaineffective internal and external partnershipsTechnicalexpertise: Knowledge of Fair Work Act, industrialrelations practices, and public sector policiesQualifications:Essential:Relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, behaviouralscience, allied health and/ or significant levels of disciplineknowledge in workers compensation legislation and demonstratedexperience in the application of vocational rehabilitationtheory.Desirable:Relevant Post Graduate qualifications or Membership or Registrationwith Professional Bodies.Specialconditions:Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC(Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care)Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online(Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated everythree years.For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.Remuneration:ASO6$98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) andleave loadingEnquiries:Enquiriescan be directed to Natalie Victory, Team Leader, Return to Work Services, via tel: or email:.Applicationinstructions:Applications should bemade through the IWork For SA website.Applicants are requiredto submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pagesaddressing the key competencies in the attached positiondescription.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who havea disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additionalnote:This is afull-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.Applications close: 26/06/202511:30 PMAttachments:- 2025-02-05 PD - ASO6 - Senior Return to Work Consultant SIGNED.pdf- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdfFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.