Workers Compensation & Injury Management Officer

• Working for Local Govurment 
• 3-Month Full time Temporary Assignment 
• Immediate Start
• Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm 
• Located in Bankstown
• Parking on-site

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Workers Compensation & Injury Management Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing our workers' compensation claims and injury management processes.

Position Overview:

The role of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Officer is to manage all aspects of workers compensation claims in accordance with SIRA requirements including the self-Insurance licence requirements, the legislative framework and the claims management technical guides. 

Duties

• Make decisions as to management of claims within delagated limits.
• Prepare and maintain workers compensation documents.
• Develop, maintain and implement Injury Management Plans.
• Ensure all workers compensation claimants are communicated with on a regular and systematic basis to ensure effective injury management and a high standard of customer service.
• Maintain workers compensation records including all file notes of conversations and calculations in relation to claims.
• Ensure the evaluation and payment of Workers Compensations invoices.
• Prepare, interpret and report on Workers Compensation statistical information.
• Provide timely and accurate workers compensation and injury management advice and guidance, including the interpretation of relevant legislation to managers and staff throughout the organisation.
• Complete administration duties as necessary to the function.
• Assist and support supervisors and managers to understand and adhere to injury mangement plans.
• Adopt and promote preventative and pro-active claims management throughout the organisation.
• Assist managers and team members to investigate incidents relating to injuries.
• Keep up to date with claims management requirements by keeping up to date with industry information and attending self-insurance seminars and information sessions.
• Ensure that workers compensation legislative and associated codes, guidance and standard changes are identified and incorporated into policy and procedure where applicable and in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Allied heath background.
• RTW Coordinator accreditation and/or experience.
• Previous experience using SolvInjury
• Qualifications in workers compensation claims management and or injury management functions

How to Apply:

Apply now with a copy of your resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lorraine at Recruitment Edge on 9317 2333.

At Recruitment Edge we strive to create an environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.