What you'll be working onAs a Health Wellness & Rehabilitation Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing and safety of our employees across your region.
You will develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for injured employees, provide guidance on injury prevention, and support health and wellbeing promotion activities.Drive immediate injury management intervention via FedEx Early CareManage the rehabilitation process for injured employees, including coordinating with healthcare providers, developing return-to-work plans, and monitoring progress.Guide and lead day to day operations of regional Health Wellness and Rehabilitation teamDevelop, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programsEducate and support line managers in early intervention strategies and expectationsGuide and assist business in management of questions of fitness for dutiesPromote and participate in workplace health and wellbeing promotion activitiesProvide accurate and timely reports regarding injury management and rehabilitation activity monthlyWork with FedEx Manager, Health Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation to ensure FedEx's compliance with self-insurance license requirementsWork closely with the HSE/DGs and Comcare Workers Compensation teamsStay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in health and wellness programs to drive continuous improvement.Build and maintain relationships with external healthcare providers, rehabilitation providers and other external stakeholders.Please note this is a 9-12 month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover.What you'll bring to the teamPrevious experience within a similar positionExcellent communication, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skillsTertiary qualifications in an allied health fieldUnderstanding and working knowledge of the SRC Act 1988 (desirable) and state compensation and rehabilitation legislation, codes of practice and industry standardsEnthusiasm for and experience in advising re fitness for duties, and workplace health promotionReturn to work coordination or injury management experienceOutstanding communication skills along with an ability to negotiate, counsel and problem solveStrong administrative, organisational and time management skillsAvailable to travel regionally
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