8442 - Health and Wellbeing Advisor/Return to Work Coordinator x 8

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Job Title: Health and Wellbeing Advisor/Return to Work Coordinator Location: Parramatta (First 4 weeks office training, then 50/50 WFH/Office) Contract: ASAP start until 31st March 2025 - potential extension Rate: $80/hr + Superannuation (PAYG)Hours: 7hrs per day/35 hrs per weekTravel to client offices, as required This is an opportunity to work for NSW State Government department. The Government employs an inclusive and diverse workforce, with fun and supportive office environments and flexible work options. The role is responsible for delivering injury management services to staff which supports their recovery at work in line with the relevant legislation and policy to minimise the impact to educational continuity. This reduces the administrative burden and cost of workplace absence. The role maintains strong relationships with its customers and collaborates with key internal and external partners to deliver timely, effective health management services and advice to support recovery at work. Key Responsibilities: Deliver customer centric workplace health management services and advice in accordance with policy, procedures and legislation that are tailored for the customer and operational directorates. Develop, implement and monitor return to work strategies to facilitate an employee’s early and safe return to work in line with relevant work health and safety, workers compensation and injury management legislation and departmental policy and procedures that minimises the impact on educational continuity. Manage a portfolio of complex and medium-risk cases and report on performance against specified targets. Draft briefing papers, correspondence and other communications as required, and contribute to the development of operational procedures, guidelines and services and program. Build and maintain professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to aid the recovery at work process and improve injury management outcomes. Prepare and participate in regular claims reviews/case conferences with claims and injury management staff to ensure effective claims management. Monitor and report on the performance of rehabilitation providers to ensure service delivery standards are met and recommend strategies to address and strengthen return to work outcomes. Maintain data management systems in line with departmental policy and procedures. Key Skills & Experience: Allied Health background, desirable Workers Compensation background, desirable Technical savvy Strong influencing and negotiation skills and good interpersonal effectiveness Strategic thinking and ability to problem solve High attention to detail Proactive Strong verbal and written communication Qualifications: Mandatory - SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) Return to Work Qualification Microsoft proficient Mandatory Pre-employment Checks: 2 Reference Checks Valid NSW WWCC National Police Check If this sounds like you- PLEASE APPLY NOW! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly advised to apply. Indigeco acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and recognises their connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to our Indigenous brothers and sisters, their Culture, and to elders past, present & future. #J-18808-Ljbffr