The Return to Work (RTW) team is responsible for enabling and supporting a high-performing claims management service to deliver better RTW outcomes in the Comcare scheme.
The team leads projects, initiatives, and pilot programs for Claims Management Group (CMG) that support the strategic priority of delivering better RTW outcomes and achieving performance targets.
This also includes claims specific capability development and uplift in collaboration with Comcare's Corporate Group.
The RTW team has a focus on RTW practice across APS agencies and works closely with other Comcare groups to drive improved prevention and RTW practice within the sector, including leading the RTW strategy for CMG.
The RTW team includes the Injury Management team who are aligned to and work collaboratively with the Claims Operations team to deliver proactive claims management with a focus on returning injured employees to work and health.
Overview of the Role
The Senior Injury Manager is an injury management specialist who, as part of the RTW Team, helps to manage claims with a focus on providing clinical expertise and use of evidence-based approaches to improve return to work and health outcomes.
The Senior Injury Manager is aligned to and works collaboratively with the Claims Operations teams, engaging with all stakeholders including Claims Managers, Employees, Employers, Treating Health Practitioners, and Workplace Rehabilitation Providers to achieve positive health, recovery, and return to work outcomes.
This role brings qualifications and experience in health disciplines to the claims management approach and, with the Claims team, will be accountable for claim outcomes.
The Senior Injury Manager reports to the Assistant Director, Injury Management and may assist with the supervision of other team members.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory: Tertiary qualifications in medical or allied health.
Highly Desirable: Ability to be registered with the relevant medical or allied health professional association.
Desirable: Experience in an insurance or injury compensation environment.
Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment
Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
Employee Health Declaration.
Six months probationary period for new engagements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Specific Conditions: Comcare supports flexible working arrangements (FWA) however, different types of FWA are suitable for different types of roles to meet operational requirements and minimise WHS risks.
Remote/Working from home arrangements may apply as an office/home hybrid arrangement in this role.
Incumbents may be required to participate in routine programs to support mental wellbeing, for example, wellbeing checks or group supervision.
How to apply
Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience, and knowledge relevant to the job-specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages).
Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time).
If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact
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