Workers Compensation Claims Officer - NSW

Primary Health Care Limited is one of Australia's leading ASX listed healthcare companies. Primary's services include large-scale medical centres, pathology and diagnostic imaging.  A vacancy currently exists for a Workers Compensation Claims Officer in our offices in North Ryde, NSW. 

This role will be responsible for the efficient processing and management of a portfolio of workers' compensation claims in accordance with Primary Health Care's policies and procedures, workers' compensation law and the requirements of the company workers' compensation self-insurance license. 
 
Responsibilities for this role include:

• Effectively manage all aspects of the allocated portfolio of workers' compensation claims according to Primary Health Care's policy and procedures, legislation and regulatory guidelines
• Effectively communicate with all key stakeholders in the claims management process including Primary Health Care's personnel, injured workers, unions, external service providers and the regulator
• Maintain claims management records using the SafetySuite claims management system and hard-copy claim files
• Provide technical and practical advice to support the continual improvement of Primary Health Care's workers' compensation business processes.
•  Provide advice to Primary Health Care's Rehabilitation Coordinators to promote the timely and safe return to work of injured workers.

Suitable candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of workers' compensation law and claims management
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP (advantageous, but training will be provided)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail
• Capable of taking initiative without constant guidance
• Ability to prioritise a number of tasks in order of importance and relevance to the business
• Demonstrated experience in a Claims Management Role in a self-insured organisation or with SIRA Agency
• Tertiary qualifications in legal studies, business or human resource management or an allied health (highly regarded)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to perform in this role and would like to launch your career with a leading ASX listed Health Care Company then email you're CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected]