About the Company

A NSW government department is looking for an Injury Management Specialist to work in their team in Olympic Park. This is a 3 month contract paying $65 - 70 per hour + super. This role has flexible work environment with 2 days WFH / 3 days in the office.

About the Role

• Manage a portfolio of member claims to facilitate early and safe return to work in line with relevant workers compensation and injury management legislation and policies.
• Develop and assist in return to work strategies including but not limited to Return to Work plans, investigations, rehabilitation, fitness to continue and compensation matters. This includes providing comprehensive, prompt and accurate advice to leaders and members to build capacity in the provision of effective injury management and workers compensation
• Participate in case reviews with internal and external stakeholders to aid the recovery at work process and improve injury management outcomes.
• Support the process of Recovery at Work and enhance injury management results, while developing and maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive file management systems to ensure records are managed in accordance with legislative requirements. 6. Prepare accurate correspondence relating to injury management and compensation issues in accordance with legislative and government policy requirements and legal requests and utilise this to influence decision making, future planning, and communication and consultation purposes.
• Prepare accurate financial reconciliations to the Workers Compensation Insurer to enable timely reimbursements to the.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the injury management and workers compensation claims management policies, procedures, and systems, including the design and delivery of training programs.
• Keep informed of current trends and developments within the scope of health management and proactively identify gaps and trends and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Any other duties as assigned that are relevant to the role and within capability.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum two years experience in “Return to Work” case management or a relevant discipline, or equivalent expertise.
• Return to Work Coordinator accreditation in accordance with SIRA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.

How to Apply

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Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.