About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
About the role:
An opportunity for one (1) x WorkCover Consultant to be part of our Heath, Safety and Wellbeing Division .
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Division endeavours to provide services that will ensure a safe and well-supported workforce. Aiming to proactively support our people to reduce and mitigate the risk of illness or injury. Creating an environment where the workforce feels supported, engaged, valued and encouraged to contribute in the best way they can. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to supporting employees.
This recently vacated role within an established team, will support ill and injured Victoria Police employees throughout the WorkCover claim and compensation process. Utilising your excellent customer service skills, you will provide quality, timely service and support through the administration and coordination for claims, including processing of compensation transactions in accordance with Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and Victoria Police policies and procedures.
Your duties will include:
* Provide a high level of customer services to ill/injured employees, managers and Victoria Police's workers' compensation Agent in the administration of workers compensation claims.
* Process, record, monitor and manage workers compensation claims and entitlements in accordance with relevant legislation, Victoria Police policies, guidelines and procedures.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders offering professional advice and advocating best practice in accordance with relevant legislation and Victoria Police policies, guidelines and procedures.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and communication skills
* Sound numeracy skills, attention to detail and accuracy within a high-volume setting.
* The ability to prioritise work and meet strict timelines.
* Working knowledge of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and the competency to interpret relevant enterprise agreements, policies and procedures is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in the use of SAP and Microsoft applications is highly desirable.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
What we can offer you:
As an employee of Victoria Police, you will have access to a range of benefits. Some of the benefits available include:
* The opportunity to support front line policing to protect and serve the Victorian community.
* Competitive salary including annual leave loading under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
* Enterprise Agreements salary increases.
* Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.
* Flexible working arrangements, including opportunity to purchase leave.
* Free onsite gym.
* Employee Assistance Program and a range of internal services to support you
* Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease