RTW (Return To Work) Program Coordinator
Utilise your strong strategic thinking skills to identify opportunities for improved RTW performance for our external stakeholders.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: WorkSafe Victoria
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-3929-1564
Fax: +61-7-3018-5560
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Detail information about job RTW (Return To Work) Program Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
At WorkSafe our passion for the wellbeing of Victorian workers brings us together. Our people come from a wide range of professions and with no two days ever being the same, diverse thinking comes naturally to us. As we build the WorkSafe of the future we’re committed to delivering industry best practice to our people, our customers and the community.
About the role
The Insurance Business Unit of WorkSafe Victoria works to ensure claims are managed effectively and injured workers returned to safe and sustainable work.
Reporting to the Manager, Return to Work, this role works closely with external stakeholders including Agents and Occupational Rehabilitation Providers (ORPs) to ensure that key RTW functions are appropriately and efficiently managed across the scheme. This is entail leading the development and implementation of a variety of project initiatives that arise due to business needs and emerging issues.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Developing and maintaining effective partnership arrangements with internal and external stakeholders (including Agents, ORP’s and other stakeholders) in order to contribute to better RTW outcomes for injured Victorians
- Coordinate and conduct file reviews, health checks, audits and provide formal reports and feedback. Participate in relevant Insurance Business Unit and Divisional Governance committees to present on relevant topics
- To identify opportunities and provide additional support or engagement with Agents and ORP’s to improve their RTW performance within the Early RTW Intervention context and more broadly
- Work with relevant internal business partners to obtain available data required to prepare Agent and OR provider communications. Data for this analysis may include technical information provided by others, or seeking new sources of data to interrogate
- Using the results of research and analysis or review, and your knowledge of the organisation, develop recommendations utilising the most appropriate regulatory levers and tools, to achieve the outcomes required to support delivery of the project
Skills & experience
- Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation servicing or agent experience in managing Occupational Rehabilitation Services
- The ability to design, develop and implement multi-faceted programs / systems/procedures
- Experience in the preparation of project plans, agendas, minutes, reports and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to liaise in a professional manner with a diverse stakeholder group including senior management, employer groups, unions and internal stakeholders
- Strong experience in conducting presentations, facilitating discussion groups and/or training sessions
- Previous experience working in an Workers Compensation environment
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications, ideally in Allied Health
Attitudes & approach
- A positive attitude, with a willingness to use initiative to achieve the broader team objectives
Benefits & culture
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and offer flexibility to facilitate work/life balance. People who are seeking part-time or job share arrangements are encouraged to apply.
In return we offer a range of great benefits, including work variety, workplace flexibility and leave options, learning and development opportunities, study support, a leading health and wellbeing program, contribution to gym memberships and prescription eye wear and discounted corporate health insurance rates. WorkSafe prides itself on being a great place to work.
No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Friday 27 July 2018. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.
For further enquiries please contact Georgina Ross, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 03 9641 1458.
WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.