• Richmond location initially, moving to Eaglemont in September (both in Wurundjeri Country)
• Two full time positions, one permanent and one fixed term for 12 months
• Salary package equivalent up to $121k pa (inclusive of base salary $102k, super and salary packaging)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

At Berry Street, the safety of people is at the heart of our purpose, whether that be children, young people, families, carers or our employees.

The Injury Management Consultant role will be accountable for promoting and applying our Early Intervention and Injury Management framework, systems and processes that will support a safety prevention focussed culture that will result in a reduction in workplace injury and illness, WorkCover claims and improved return to work outcomes for injured staff. 

This position is currently based in Richmond with a mix of in office and working from home, however our Richmond office will be closing by September 2021 and all Richmond based staff will relocate to our Eaglemont office, continuing the mix of working in office and from home. Regular travel to our regional offices is also required in this role.

Key Responsibilities

This position is a key Injury Management practitioner role to further develop Berry Street’s commitment to health and safety, injury prevention and management; and risk management strategies to mitigate the risk of Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) and other WHS risks.

The key components of the role include;

• Implementation of our Early Intervention and Injury Management Framework in consultation with key internal/external stakeholders that uplifts our organisational capability to support and care for ill and injured staff.
• Manage and respond to workplace incidents when they occur.
• Foster an early intervention culture. 
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Manager, Early Intervention and Injury Management, WHS Manager and leadership teams to support timely injury recovery and early return to work strategies to ensure they are understood and applied.

About You

• Qualification in allied health sciences or related field and experience in injury management and workers compensation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of best practice occupational rehabilitation.
• Ability to lead with a mental health and wellbeing lens with empathy and compassion, providing support when required.
• Previous experience in a sector where Occupational Violence and Aggression is a high risk would be looked upon favourably.

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position. Please note applications will be reviewed and assessed as received.

Queries to Nicola Adam (Manager, Early Intervention and Injury Management) on 03 9429 9266.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.