Please note as of Tuesday, 27 August at 10:30am there has been an amendment to the closing date.
Employee Relations are seeking to establish a pool of Workers Compensation and Injury Management Advisor’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of September 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role
The suitable applicants will provide a holistic advisory service across the Department that includes details and structured advice to employees and management on injury management and workers’ compensation matters.
They will assess and manage an allocated portfolio of workers’ compensation claims in a responsive manner, supporting line management and the employee through the process.
You will also be expected to maintain comprehensive injury management case notes for an allocated portfolio of claims. Contribute to the provision of reports and recommendations to line managers on control strategies to reduce costs. Provide advice, along with high-level consultancy service to managers on issues relating to workers’ compensation and injury management and assist with the development of proactive and effective strategies, related policies and procedures to manage potentially high risk workforce issues within the department.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shae Panameno, Acting Principal Consultant, on (08) 9264 8652 or emailing Shae.Panameno@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Considerable applied knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act, and any other relevant legislation and experience in interpreting and applying this knowledge.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the management of workers’ compensation and injury management claims across a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills, with an ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving, including the ability to negotiate and deal with complex and sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to deliver outcomes on schedule.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act and any other relevant legislation and experience in interpreting and applying this knowledge.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE/913390
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 September 2024
