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Work Health and Safety Team
Based in Carlingford plus hybrid flexibility
Full-time 12-month maternity leave contract
An excellent opportunity for an experienced workers compensation and injury management specialist to join an experienced and committed team
About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education and health services.
Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.
About the Work Health and Safety team
The team oversees a wide range of both strategic and operational work health and safety activities ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
About the role
We are currently seeking a workers’ compensation and injury management specialist to manage Wesley Mission’s psychological injuries
Reporting to our Work Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of active workers compensation claims ensuring all claims are proactively and effectively managed to ensure a positive return to work outcome and claim cost minimisation
- Collaborating with the WHS Team, Wellbeing Officer to reduce injuries and time off
- Developing and improving return to work tools, resources and business processes
- Devising and delivering workers compensation and injury management training
- Maintain compliance with Wesley Mission’s Return to Work policy and program guidelines
Supported by your colleagues in the Work Health & Safety team you will also experience additional support from our Wellbeing Officer and Chaplains, who offer wrap around wellbeing and pastoral support for injured workers.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in a health discipline (Rehabilitation counsellor/consultant, psychologist, occupational therapist, registered nurse)
- Completion of SIRA return to work training
- Experience in psychological injury management, occupational rehabilitation or return to work coordination
- Comprehensive understanding of the workers compensation scheme and relevant legislative requirements
- A strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with injured workers, managers, Wesley Mission’s workers compensation insurer, medical and rehabilitation providers
- Maintain comprehensive records ensuring accuracy, currency and compliance with privacy requirements
- Current valid NSW driver’s license
- Ability to travel to both metro and regional areas within NSW and the ACT when needed
- Current Working with Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain
Remuneration
Generous salary packaging, a motor vehicle and allowances available.
Closing date
31st March 2025
Apply now
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.
For further information or to submit an application, please contact:
Dominique De Francesco
Phone: 0428 405 342
Email: dominique.defrancesco@wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
