Injury Management & Wellbeing Advisor (10634)
Job No:
CHR988
Location:
Emerald
Injury Management & Wellbeing Advisor
Position No: 10634
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Package: $98,804.89 - $104,446.40 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Emerald
Department: People, Safety & Legal
How would you like to utilise your clinical knowledge working a Monday to Friday / 9 day fortnight roster to suit your lifestyle?
The Opportunity
Reporting through to the Manager People and Safety, you will collaborate on the effective management of Return to work processes including positive interactions and liaison with injured workers. With a manageable case load, you will work collaboratively and take a hands-on approach to working with injured workers, their supervisors, medical providers and other internal stakeholders to achieve a positive return to work outcome.
Additionally, you will support council’s employees by developing and promoting wellbeing initiatives, and proactive health monitoring services.
Qualifications in nursing or allied health (or similar) are welcomed, with a requirement for experience in providing rehabilitation and return to work support . You will be self-motivated who genuinely cares about their impact on others. This role requires you to innovate and achieve results in often complex situations.
The Region
The Central Highlands Region boasts a thriving mining and agricultural sector, with Emerald serving as the key service centre for both the region and the broader Central West. Based in Emerald, you will be located in proximity to all the region has to offer including hiking in Carnarvon Gorge, swimming in the rainbow waters of the Blackdown Tablelands, fishing at Lake Maraboon and fossicking in the Gemfields.
If you are interested in being a valued member of the People & Safety team, committed to making a difference to our employees lives, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits:
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has many benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community
Benefits Include:
- Generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options, including novated leases
- Annual corporate uniform allocation and PPE
- A wide range of personal, professional and leadership development programs
- Education assistance to support your career at council
- Health and Wellness programs, including council Fitness Passport membership (providing access to multiple facilities for employees and their families)
- Employee Assistance Program - provides a range of counselling services to all employees and their immediate families, as well as access to a 24/7 crisis line
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
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A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the key selection criteria
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Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position may include:
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Right to Work in Australia
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Medical assessment
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Reference checks
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Qualification checks
For further information please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 within business hours.
Closing Date: Thursday 17th April 2025 at 12noon.