Injury Management Consultant

Description:

As the Senior Consultant, Health and Wellbeing, you will work in a small team, reporting to the Principal Consultant, Health and Wellbeing, in the Organisational Culture Unit within the Corporate Directorate. You will provide operational specialist advice and support on all occupational health and wellbeing matters affecting OIR’s operations. You will collaborate with all OIR units to ensure the design and delivery of contemporary, best-practice health and wellbeing management strategies, plans, and programs.

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Classification AO6 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/626879/25 Closing date 07-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $117537 - $125531 Fortnightly salary $4505.20 - $4811.60 Job duration Contact person Lynette Baker Contact details Mobile: 0434 594 809
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Job Description:

As the Senior Consultant, Health and Wellbeing, you will work in a small team, reporting to the Principal Consultant, Health and Wellbeing, in the Organisational Culture Unit within the Corporate Directorate. You will provide operational specialist advice and support on all occupational health and wellbeing matters affecting OIR's operations. You will collaborate with all OIR units to ensure the design and delivery of contemporary, best-practice health and wellbeing management strategies, plans, and programs.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform the functions of Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RRTW) Coordinator as outlined in the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, assisting the department in meeting its legal obligations and facilitating safe and early return to work for injured and ill workers.
• Apply a sound understanding of legislation, including the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and associated regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement wellbeing and injury management strategies, including policies and initiatives related to:
  o Workers' compensation and rehabilitation
  o Incident and injury management
  o OIR's Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy
  o Corporate health programs, including the employee assistance program
• Prepare and present documentation, including submissions, discussion papers, reports, correspondence, and briefing materials on complex health and wellbeing matters.
• Manage a portfolio of high-risk and complex health management cases, providing high-level consultancy services, advice, and recommendations.
• Build professional relationships with stakeholders, mentoring and coaching managers on health and wellbeing matters.
• Analyze trends in compensable claims and injury/illness management, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and reduction.
• Undertake training to fulfill the duties of a Sexual Harassment Contact Officer (SHCO) and support Workplace Respect training programs.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as WorkCover, QSuper/Australian Retirement Trust, and health service providers to ensure effective return-to-work programs.

What We Are Looking For:

Your suitability for this role will be assessed based on your:

• Abilities, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and experience
• Potential for future contribution
• Commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion at the OIR

Key Capabilities:

• Aligned with the OIR Capability Framework and the Leadership Competencies for Queensland (Individual Contributor):
• Leads strategically: Thinks critically and prioritizes work based on broader organizational commitments.
• Builds enduring relationships: Fosters collaboration and provides timely, proactive advice.
• Demonstrates sound governance: Supports governance and risk management within legislative frameworks.
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces: Promotes a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Makes insightful decisions: Makes considered and ethical decisions with a broad contextual understanding.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people of all ages.We support an inclusive workplace and encourage applicants to share how their unique perspectives and contributions align with our values. If you need assistance with the recruitment process, contact us at culture@oir.qld.gov.au .

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/626879/25

Closing Date: Monday, 7th April 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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