Injury and Rehabilitation Advisor
- Provide guidance and support for Injury & Rehabilitation cases at Sydney Water
- Exercise astute judgement in managing confidential and sensitive information that has the potential to impact on organisational performance and reputation
- Experience engaging across stakeholder groups internal and external to the organisation.
- $116,898.95 + superannuation
- Location – Parramatta, with travel as required across Greater Sydney & Illawarra Region
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
The purpose of the Injury and Rehabilitation Advisor is to provide professional health guidance and support for injured or ill staff and their managers during their rehabilitation from work-related and/or non-work related injuries/illnesses, of a physical and/or psychological nature
The roles responsibilities:
- Proactively manage a portfolio of work related / non-work related injury / illness cases
- Manage the progress of each case by liaising with treating medical practitioners and other relevant professionals optimising the return to work outcome.
- Coordinate and liaise with workers compensation insurer staff on all relevant aspects of case management.
- Maintain a confidential case management file and all relevant documentation for each case being managed
- Coach and support line managers of injured or ill staff with professional advice and guidance on the injury management processes
- Conduct worksite, home environment and ergonomic assessments to assess suitability of work area and-or work tasks offered to assist the recovery of work process.
- Present to meetings, team briefs and other forums to educate and inform staff about injury management and the requirements of the workers compensation system.
- Prescribe equipment and workplace adjustments followed by educating the injured/ill employee on the adjustments and proper use of equipment
- Develop and maintain professional networks with treating doctors and other relevant professional providers.
- Maintain currency of own professional knowledge, skills through industry journals, conferences and professional networks.
About you
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy or health-related profession and AHPRA registration
- Accredited Rehabilitation Coordinator - current accreditation as required by Safework NSW
- 5+ years recent experience in workplace rehabilitation and case management, preferably employed in a workplace environment.
- Optional experience in related areas of human resources
- Good understanding of relevant Work, Health and Safety legislation, regulations and best practice in a work environment
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effective accountability for assets entrusted to their care.
- Negotiation skills to handle sensitive matters with unions, employees and other relevant parties
- Demonstrate resilience, perseverance and flexibility in managing the demands in a reactive environment
Closing date: 7th December 2020
Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact jess.mackay@sydneywater.com.au
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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