Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Insurance and superannuation
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/377747
THE ROLE
This is an exciting and dynamic role whereby you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of complex WorkCover claims, providing expertise in managing all aspects of return-to-work, and playing a critical role in developing, implementing and managing proactive strategies for long-term injuries both work-related and personal.
A key focus will be on psychosocial health compliance and best practice by supporting promotion and prevention strategies through to early intervention and effective injury/illness management across the organisation
As part of the role, you will be required to guide, coach and support People Leaders to ensure efficient and effective return to work approaches are in place, work to identify and report on injury/illness trends and emerging issues and provide on-going support in both personal and work-related injury/illness management across the department.
A critical aspect of this role will be the ability to build productive working relationships with departmental staff, managers and external stakeholders including the departments WorkCover Agent, WorkSafe Victoria, the relevant unions and contract service providers. Therefore, requires someone with sound stakeholder management experience, advanced report writing and analysis experience and presentation skills.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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