Health Wellness & Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary: 60.00 -  80.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Science, Research and Teaching
Ipswich City, 

Job Description

What you’ll be working on As a Health Wellness & Rehabilitation Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing and safety of our employees across your region. You will develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for injured employees, provide guidance on injury prevention, and support health and wellbeing promotion activities. Drive immediate injury management intervention via FedEx Early Care Manage the rehabilitation process for injured employees, including coordinating with healthcare providers, developing return-to-work plans, and monitoring progress. Guide and lead day to day operations of regional Health Wellness and Rehabilitation team Develop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programs Educate and support line managers in early intervention strategies and expectations Guide and assist business in management of questions of fitness for duties Promote and participate in workplace health and wellbeing promotion activities Provide accurate and timely reports regarding injury management and rehabilitation activity monthly Work with FedEx Manager, Health Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation to ensure FedEx’s compliance with self-insurance license requirements Work closely with the HSE/DGs and Comcare Workers Compensation teams Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in health and wellness programs to drive continuous improvement. Build and maintain relationships with external healthcare providers, rehabilitation providers and other external stakeholders. Please note this is a 9-12 month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. What you’ll bring to the team Previous experience within a similar position Excellent communication, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills Tertiary qualifications in an allied health field Understanding and working knowledge of the SRC Act 1988 (desirable) and state compensation and rehabilitation legislation, codes of practice and industry standards Enthusiasm for and experience in advising re fitness for duties, and workplace health promotion Return to work coordination or injury management experience Outstanding communication skills along with an ability to negotiate, counsel and problem solve Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills Available to travel regionally #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 60.00 -  80.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Science, Research and Teaching
Ipswich City, 

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