Recovery Partner (Northern Sector)

Job Description

Employment Type : Temporary Full-Time, 38 hours per week (21 weeks)Position Classification : Health Mgr Lvl 2Remuneration : $109,857 per annum to $129,624 per annum + super and benefitsLocation : Coffs Harbour/Sawtell Office or Lismore/Goonellabah OfficeClosing Date : 16 February 2025 ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. The Recovery unit is looking for a temporary placement to cover the Northern NSW Recovery Partner position during an extended leave period. We are seeking a dynamic individual to assist injured workers undergoing medical treatment under their Workers Compensation claim. This crucial position will require you to coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that injured workers are receiving evidence-based treatment that is reasonable and necessary under the legislation. This key role will provide technical advice and apply best practice interventions to progress claims to finalisation, whilst also fostering care and compassion for those recovering from injury. Are you ready to ignite change and champion recovery? Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off Additional Public Holiday Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging Staff Support Program with extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations with discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support Discounted private health insurance Career development and growth opportunities ABOUT YOU We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities: The successful candidate will be an experienced injury management professional, managing complex physical and psychological injuries. You will need to be a team player with the ability to work independently in a high demand role, working with key stakeholders to improve recovery outcomes for our injured workers. It is essential that you have a strong understanding of workers compensation legislation and how it is applied for exempt and non-exempt workers. You need to hold current Return to Work Certification and experience in the same. Specifically: You can work within the parameters set and offer a balanced and strategic approach to your work. You are organised, structured in your working style, and strive to provide the highest quality of customer service to our customers. An experienced Recovery at Work Coordinator, passionate about returning people to health and work, you can work within processes and policies in a complex and changing environment. Taking a balanced, strategic, and proactive approach to your work, you can deliver positive outcomes for our customers and injured workers. Working collaboratively with the wider Recovery team and key stakeholders you will provide valuable input into current practices and process, with a view to achieving quality business outcomes. HOW TO APPLY Please respond to the below two (2) pre-screening questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information. Question 1 : Describe a situation in which you had to use facts, data, or research to persuade someone who initially disagreed with you or struggled to understand your perspective? How did you present the information, and what was the result of your approach? Question 2 : Describe a situation when you successfully managed a complex workers' compensation case. What steps did you take to ensure the case was resolved efficiently, and what was the outcome? To discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Ngaire Fryer via: Please note : To be eligible for Permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr