APS6 Senior Officer, Injury Management and Early Intervention

Job Description

APS6 Senior Officer, Injury Management and Early Intervention

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The organisation is focused on providing culturally safe services and creating positive outcomes for its people and the communities it supports. Its People function plays an important role in supporting workplace health, safety, rehabilitation and employee wellbeing across a geographically dispersed workforce.

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About the Organisation

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The organisation is focused on providing culturally safe services and creating positive outcomes for its people and the communities it supports. Its People function plays an important role in supporting workplace health, safety, rehabilitation and employee wellbeing across a geographically dispersed workforce.

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About the Role

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An opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Senior Rehabilitation and Early Intervention Officer to join a Strategic WHS, Rehabilitation and Wellness function.

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Operating under limited direction, you will manage rehabilitation, early intervention and wellbeing matters, with a strong focus on prevention and early resolution.

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The position requires sound professional judgement and the ability to independently manage sensitive physical and psychological health matters. You will work closely with employees, operational managers, medical professionals and internal stakeholders to implement practical and evidence-based interventions.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Coordinate rehabilitation, early intervention and preventative employee wellbeing activities.
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• Identify, assess and develop mitigation strategies for psychosocial and workplace health risks.
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• Manage emerging physical and psychological health matters before they escalated into formal claims or regulatory processes.
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• Negotiate suitable duties, short-term workplace accommodations and informal reasonable adjustments.
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• Develop and deliver education to managers on recognising burnout, psychological stress and physical strain.
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• Monitor WHS incident and case data to identify emerging trends and systemic workplace risks.
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• Design, implement and evaluate preventative health and wellbeing initiatives.
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• Prepare complex case briefs, project documentation, sensitive correspondence and management advice.
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• Provide culturally safe advice and consultation across a diverse national workforce.
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• Contribute to broader workplace health, safety and wellbeing strategies.
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Skills and Experience

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To be successful, you will bring:

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• Experience in workplace health, rehabilitation and case management.
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• Experience across workers' compensation, early intervention, psychosocial risk management and/or organisational wellbeing.
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• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation and WHS legislation and contemporary practice.
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• Experience interpreting and applying the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and relevant Commonwealth WHS frameworks.
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• Strong case management skills and the ability to independently manage sensitive and complex matters.
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• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills across employees, managers and professional service providers.
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• Sound judgement, impartiality and discretion when working with confidential employee information.
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• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex matters into clear management advice.
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• Strong organisational capability and attention to detail.
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Qualifications

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• Qualifications in WHS, rehabilitation or a related discipline are desirable.
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Additional Information

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• Immediate Start and no security clearance required.
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Why This Role May Appeal

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This role provides considerable autonomy at the APS6 level and an opportunity to focus on early intervention rather than solely managing matters after they become formal workers' compensation claims. You will have the opportunity to influence preventative health practices, psychosocial risk management and workplace wellbeing across a national operational workforce while working closely with leaders and employees on practical workplace solutions.