Injury Management Coordinator

Job Description

Location: Perth Unit/Division: Central Office -> Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time This is a Recruitment Pool for Casual or Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s). WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles. Position Profile: Bring your experience and skills to join our expanding team to provide efficient and cost-effective workers' compensation and injury management services for the injured employees of the WA Country Health Service. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and best practices in all injury management activities to work as part of the Work Health and Safety team. The position is based in our Central Office, with occasional regional site visits required. Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services, and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025. Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location-based allowances. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Suzie Ammerer, A/Principal Injury Management Coordinator via mobile 0408 982 991 for any queries. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter (max 3 pages) explaining how you are suited for this role and providing examples of contemporary injury management skills and experience, and what you bring to the position. In particular, detailing the successful delivery of injury management services across a complex service organisation using highly developed interpersonal, consultative, negotiation and written and oral communication skills. A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this position. References: The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. This document should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr