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 two (2) x Injury Management and Rehabilitation Consultants to be part of our Heath, Safety and Wellbeing Division. This position is located at the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street Docklands.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Division provides services to ensure that employees remain healthy and at work to better enhance community safety and be proactive in preventing and responding to avoidable harm. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Division provides quality, integrated and tailored responses to support injured employees in achieving safe and sustainable recover at work and return to work outcomes.

The Injury Management and Rehabilitation Consultant provides early and ongoing management to support ill and injured employees, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The position will work closely and collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to drive safe and sustainable recovery at work and return to work outcomes.

As an Injury Management Consultant at Victoria Police, you will be responsible for providing effective and timely coordination of return-to-work planning with a specific focus on early intervention and proactive injury management to support the safe and sustainable return to work of ill and injured workers at Victoria Police.

Reporting to the Injury Management Team Leader you will manage a portfolio of claims, ensuring best practice in claims management and return to work planning.

Your duties will include:

• Providing advice and guidance to managers to ensure Victoria Police and employees meet return to work obligations in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
• Facilitating pro-active early intervention and prevention strategies as well as contributing to the upskilling of managers to help influence/enhance injury prevention activities and stay at/return to work programs.
• Liaising with injured employees, workplace managers, and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate immediate support and develop timely and safe return to work strategies
• Managing and monitoring the progress of ill/injured workers' recovery and capacity to return to work and facilitate return to work planning actions with all stakeholders.
• Taking a proactive approach in contacting treating health practitioners to influence, negotiate and facilitate return to work.
• Developing and managing relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach in the return-to-work process.
• Maintaining and updating the injury and claims management systems with accurate and timely information.

• Ensure all injury management practices strictly comply with privacy laws including the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

As the successful applicant, you will meet the following:

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in workplace injury management and return to work planning, in a similar role or demonstrated transferable skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and privacy compliance requirements.

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills and ability to build relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders in the context of the return-to-work process.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Occupational Rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Experience working within employer-based emergency services or government sectors.
• RTW Coordinator Course accreditation.

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

How to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) clearly details your relatable skills, experience and key selection criteria for this role. The key selection criteria can be found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.
• Please do not attach copies of qualifications or certificates.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Applications close midnight, Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Two (2) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• Positions are located at the Victoria Police Centre. 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

For further information, please contact: Andrew Smith on (03) 8533 0873 or [email protected].

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps