• 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.

to apply

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.

For further information please contact: Dominique De Francesco on 0428 405 342 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Workers' Compensation & Injury Management Specialist (Psychological Injuries) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.