We are currently seeking a Senior Safety, Wellbeing & Return to Work Consultant to join our team for a duration of up to 18 months.

Renumeration: ASO6 ($97,022 p.a.– $102,626 p.a.)

About the Opportunity
As the Senior Safety, Wellbeing & Return to Work Consultant, you will be responsible primarily for RTW Coordinator requirements and contributing to Work, Health, Safety and Injury Management (WHS&IM) system programs and services for DTF. You will deliver outcomes through applying a business partnering approach and work with branch managers, Safety & Wellbeing Consultants, People & Culture Business Partners, and staff to ensure DTF meet their Return to Work and WHS legislated obligations.

You will also liaise with Work Injury Services staff, unions and management in relation to claims progress, rehabilitation, RTW plans and investigations.

About you
What you will need to succeed:

Experience in preparing and delivering sensitive information and advice to a range of audiences with honesty and integrity.

Ability to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships and to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Significant experience in coordinating, delivering and reviewing WHS and RTW programs and projects.

Significant experience coordinating, monitoring and evaluating RTW claims including liaising with service providers, claims managers, management, staff and in relation to investigations, claims progress, rehabilitation and RTW plans.

Working knowledge of the Return to Work Act 2014, Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), as well as other related legislation, policies and procedures.

For more information on requirements of the role, please see attached role description.

About us

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

What we offer

Flexible working options

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym membership

Supportive career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Name: Pene Mellors
Title: Manager, Safety & Wellbeing
Tel: 08 7085 1596
email: [email protected]

Application Instructions:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.