National WorkCover Manager

Job Description

Better and fairer care. Always. St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.As an experienced and influential National WorkCover Manager reporting directly to the National Director Work Health Safety and Wellbeing, you will lead a team of workers compensation specialists across our organisation. Your role will ensure best practice injury management for all St Vincent's employees who have sustained work related injury or illness. You will facilitate in the development and management of reporting, processes and procedures to effectively manage claims with the overall goal to positively influence return to work outcomes and workers compensation premiums.This position will be offered as Permanent Full Time and will be based out of our Group Office in either Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne while working nationally across St Vincent's.Key responsibilities of the role: Develop and maintain St Vincent's workers compensation related procedures and programs Lead, mentor and manage the day-to-day activities of your team, fostering a high performance operating environment while collaborating with other divisions and external stakeholders alike Leading the continuous improvement of WorkCover initiatives and support St Vincent's at external WHS forums as needed Provide advice on complex cases, manage senior and executive compensation claims, and provide backup support for the Injury Management team Audit workers compensation and injury management processes regularly to ensure compliance and effectiveness of procedures Things that work for us: Qualifications in Return to Work Coordination for relevant jurisdictions Tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Psychology, Nursing or similar field, or qualified by experience 10+ years demonstrated experience managing claims for a complex organisation with a wide range of professions Excellent working knowledge of workers compensation legislation, practice and trends, including insurer requirements and a great understanding of injury management/rehabilitation Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills and experience with a strong early intervention and return to work focus Proven ability to influence, negotiate and provide guidance and support on complex cases Experience with legal issues and settlements, including collaborating with insurers, solicitors, and unions Things that work for you: Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service Competitive salary packaging options Discounted private health insurance Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) Why become part of St Vincent's Health Australia Because you're like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.Reconciliation Action Plan As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Interested? Apply today and please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr