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Return to Work Advisor

  • 493391
  • Sydney Metropolitan
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Temporary Full Time
  • Closing at: Nov 6 2024 at 23:55 AEDT
  • Temporary Full Time (up to 30 January 2026). A talent pool will also be created for longer temporary and ongoing opportunities.
  • Clerk Grade 7/8
  • Package up to $131,847 pa. Package includes salary range ($106,025 pa to $117,363 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Office located in Greenacre (minimum 3 days in the office)

About the role:      

Manage individual workplace rehabilitation programs for ill and injured employees using a proactive case management approach to facilitate a safe, timely and durable return to work.

About you:

  • You will have demonstrated experience in proactive and integrated claims and injury management for a large organisation
  • Have a thorough understanding of injury management principles
  • Experience in managing a large caseload including complex and long-term cases
  • Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of Workers Compensation legislation and relevant regulations.

Essential Requirements:

  • A current driver’s licence is required to travel in line with requirements of the role

For more information on the role, please view the Return to Work Advisor Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Carly Ahern, Team Leader Return to Work, on 0459 851 743.

 

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
  • Modern buildings and facilities
  • Activity based working environment
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
  • Study assistance for approved courses
  • Leadership development programs
  • Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

 

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.


1. Please provide an example of a case where you have identified and managed psychosocial risks factors to achieve a successful return to work outcome (maximum 400 words).

2. What are the main considerations when managing a worker with a primary psychological injury? Please include an example (maximum 400 words).

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

 

Applications close: 6 November 2024 at 11:55 PM

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.

 

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