Injury Management Specialist

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the role

The Injury Management Specialist supports our people and leaders in managing injuries and workers compensation claims.

The role supports the National Health and Injury Manager to drive sustainable health and safety culture and performance across Estia Health. It ensures that employees are proactively supported in their injury recovery and claims are managed in accordance with legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention support and management to injured employees, through completion of care calls, referrals to early intervention programs and preparation of recover at work plans.
• Undertake role of RTW Co-Ordinator and manage a portfolio of injury cases including consultation and collaboration with injured workers.
• Provide injury management training to managers.
• Manage submission of workers compensation claims, including preparation of necessary documentation including but not limited to incident investigation, witness statements, role statements & calculation of PIAWE/AWE (VIC and QLD only).
• Manage workers compensation weekly payment process in scheme states in accordance with legislation and enterprise agreements and provide oversight and support to third party administrator in self-insurance.
• Maintain injury and claims data including financial, medical certificates and claims documentation from insurer.
• Support the management of legal claims and disputes.
• Undertake completion of monthly claims and injury reporting.
• Support and provide expert guidance to senior leaders and managers on management of workplace injuries and workers compensation claims in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Participate in internal and external claims reviews to support development of strategic and commercially sound plans.
• Proactive management of Workers Compensation claims to facilitate sustainable recovery and return to work.
• Collaborate with Health and Safety Business Partner to develop and implement evidence-based injury prevention programs.

The ideal person will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or Allied Health (or related) or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an WHS and Injury Management/Rehabilitation role in NSW/QLD with a proven track record in delivering effective workplace injury performance results.
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with external and internal stakeholders.
• High level planning, time management and prioritising skills.
• Ability to create positive working relationships and influence across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting and applying relevant WHS and workers compensation legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as operationally required and for team development.

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now!

Benefits available:

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

• Discounted car hire

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

• Novated leasing for vehicles

• Workplace banking support

• ACN membership discounts for nurses

• Discounted health insurance with nib health

• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.