Let’s start with the perks

• Work for a true Values based organisation making a difference to people living with disability
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive salary
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities - We love to promote from within
• Experience a supportive culture and working environment
• Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens

About you

As the Manager, Injury Management, your role will lead and manage workers compensation policies and claims, manage injuries and partner with the business and external agencies. The role is responsible for leading a national team of experienced Injury Management and Return to Work Coordinators in undertaking complex case management, case reviews, driving continuous improvement of relevant policies, procedures, and providing accurate and consistent advice. You will improve injury management and return to work outcomes for the organisation.

The successful candidate will be proactive with communication and engagement skills. This position is perfect for an experienced injury management leader who thrives in a dynamic environment - being in a position of responsibility with the ability to lead and influence change.

About the role

Permanent, Full time. Salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional from the workers compensation and injury management sector to make their mark in the not-for-profit sector. Reporting to the Head of Safety and Wellbeing, the Manager - Injury Management will lead a geographically dispersed team nationally to ensure the delivery of an innovative, best practice and supportive injury management program to the organisation.

This position will be based at one of our corporate office locations in Victoria (Sunshine or Moonee Ponds), Tasmania (Hobart or Launceston), or NSW (Bella Vista or Islington).

What’s essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification or formal qualification in Case Management (Personal Injury), Human Resources or Workplace Health and Safety or extensive relevant experience
• Recognised Return to Work Coordinator qualification.
• Considerable experience in a people leadership position in the field of Injury Management/Occupational Rehabilitation/WorkCover within a large complex organisation.
• Expert understanding including legislative requirements of Workers Compensation in all states and territories.
• The ability to travel to provide support as required
  Desirable but not essential
• Experience working in a not for profit or social purpose setting.
• Experience working within the disability or community services sector.

What’s next?

To access a copy of the position description please click here.

If this position looks like your next opportunity, please apply online through our e-recruit portal, submitting a resume and cover letter with your application.

For any enquiries, please email Phillipa Doyle – Head of Safety & Wellbeing at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Injury Management - Islington enquiry via EthicalJobs or for any questions regarding the application process reach out to [email protected].

At this stage we are not seeking agency support for this role.

We are a values-based organisation and all our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our values at all times. A commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People Standards is required. We encourage that before you submit an application, please take a moment to review our vision, purpose and values and the Position Description.

Possability is a leading non-profit organisation, providing a wide range of services to people with disabilities and children and youth facing adversity. If you are the preferred candidate for a position with Possability, you will be required to undertake a National or International Police Check as required, and obtain a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

A little more about us

Possability is an Australian non-profit organisation, providing a range of quality individual and flexible support options, supported accommodation, employment and training, respite and intensive support for people with disability and children and young people with a history of adversity. Possability is the trading name for all disability services and child and youth services that we deliver in Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland.

Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

A position description is attached.