Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Telecommunications

Reference: 15652

Job posted: 09/04/2024

Closes: 23/04/2024

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Telecommunications

Classification:

Job duration: Not provided

Reference: 15652

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Telecommunications

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work in an environment that offers: 

• A supportive environment for career progression and development within OH&S and the broader P&C Division
• Positive and supportive team culture + flexible working arrangements available
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work close to home

The Position 

Position Title:  Injury Management Specialist
Classification:  HS3 to HS4 dependant on qualifications and experience
Salary per hour (exc. super):  $$37.68- $42.34 (up to $83,663.64 p.a. plus Super and Salary Packaging benefits)
Hours per fortnight:  up to 76
Employment Status:  Ongoing permanent role, part-time up to full-time hours available
Other requirements:  COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)

The Team

The Occupational Health and Safety Team focus on ensuring a safe and healthy workplace at all Bendigo Health sites and campuses. The team have services for injury management, health and wellbeing, ensuring staff are supported to return to work as well as focussing on hazard management and risk mitigation.

Do work that matters

This position will support the operational requirements of the Bendigo Health Occupational Health and Safety management system with specialised injury management advice, Health and Wellbeing initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.

Assist us to identify preventative measures to reduce workplace injuries, as well as identifying and supporting Health and Wellbeing initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.

Your impact and contribution

• Ensure the experience of staff is compassionate and timely, managing claims and return to work services which balance individual recovery needs with a responsible approach for the organisation.
• Initiate and co-ordinate injury and claims management procedures when notified of a staff work related injury/illness.
• Represent Bendigo Health at the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service (ACCS), advocating on behalf of the organisation in consultation with the authorised insurer representative.
• Prepare and deliver data, information and reports on key claims management outcomes, including analysing data to make recommendations about areas of improvement and change.
• Develop, implement and review the Bendigo Health Health and Wellbeing Plan, including coordination and promotion of annual activities.

What you will bring

• A Tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in Occupational Health and Safety, HR Management or Return to Work management in a complex environment, along with demonstrated experience managing OH&S issues.

• Return to Work Coordinator Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of, including ability to interpret and implement, the WIRC Act 2013, and working knowledge of the OH&S Act 2004.
• Current knowledge of WorkCover claims management systems and best practice concepts and demonstrated Return to Work management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with professionals such as occupational rehabilitation providers, medical specialists, allied health staff, WorkSafe Victoria and WorkCover Insurance agents

With lots of great benefits

Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:

• Five weeks Annual Leave per annum
• Salary packaging
• Health and wellbeing program
• Fitness Passport
• A highly supportive team environment
• Access to recommended immunisations
• Smoke free environment

Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time.

• If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Bendigo Health job application system.