Workers Compensation Manager
Workers Compensation Manager
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About Strait Link
Strait Link has a proud history as a vital link in the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. As an endtoend logistics provider everyday our people on our vessels at ports at our depots and warehouses and in our trucks and offices play a vital role connecting Tasmanian businesses and communities.
Through daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and Port of Burnie in Tasmania our worldclass ships connect the Tasmanian economy and communities with customers suppliers and markets across Australia and in turn the world.
Description
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Workers Compensation and Injury Management Specialist who will manage all of our workers compensation cases across our Victorian and Tasmanian sites. They will also play a key role in developing and promoting our injury management strategies that focus on early injury recovery and durable return to work.
We have a number of sites across Tasmania and encourage any local professional living in proximity to Hobart Launceston Devonport or Burnie to apply.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all workers compensation policies and claims.
- Work with senior leaders to deliver yearonyear improvement in workers compensation and return to work outcomes.
- Monitor and contribute to rehabilitation injury management and return to work activities.
- Comply with all Workers Compensation and Injury Management company policies standards procedures and selfinsurance license conditions.
- Provide leadership vision injury management advice and knowledge across the business.
The role will have a strong presence across our business in driving improved outcomes.
Skills And Experiences
Key Personal Attributes:
- Excellent negotiation conflict management and people skills.
- Results driven and motivated by achieving successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Must have a continuous improvement outlook.
- Sound understanding of Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislative and compliance framework.
- High level of Microsoft skills in Word Excel and Powerpoint.
- Commitment to confidentiality at all times.
- Data sourcing and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years experience in workers compensaiton injury management or return to work positions.
- Knowledge of key rehabilitationand return to work aspects of the relevant Workers Compensation legislation.
- Proven experience in coaching and training on return to work rehabilitation programs.
- Proven experience in managing complex and serious injury claims.
- Proven experience in risk management and injury prevention strategies.
- Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health or Occupation Health and Safety (preferred).
- Current Drivers License.
An inclusive workplace works for everyone
We celebrate difference. At Strait Link we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and invite applications from people of all ages cultural backgrounds genders sexual orientations people living with disabilities neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you need additional support to be your best self during the application process please let us know.
We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies. For any queries please email
We have several roles currently advertised which means our recruitment process may take longer than usual. As such we thank you for your patience.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
