Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Injury Management Case Specialist

Location Negotiable (depending on TAFE NSW campus availability)

An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment for future positions

$103,133 package includes salary ($91,272 - $98,291), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a variety of flexible working options depending on your role. This recruitment is to create an eligibility list for future roles.

About the role

As the Injury Management Case Specialist, you’ll provide specialised WHS services, focusing on work-related injury management and workers compensation to ensure proper case management. You'll support injured employees in their return-to-work programs and guideline managers and business partners on managing non-work-related injuries. Utilise your skills to implement initiatives and programs positively impacting both physical and psychological injury elements within the TAFE NSW WHS management system.

About You 

Your role is crucial to our team's success in workplace injury management and recovery. You’ll work hands-on with injured workers, line management, medical providers, and internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels are essential. Building professional relationships, negotiating, and influencing internal and external stakeholders are key.

Industry experience, completion of the SIRA Return to Work Coordinator course, and knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and Workplace Injury Management and Compensation Act 1998 are required.

To be considered for this role you must have:

1. Certificate IV in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
2. Knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and Workplace Injury Management and Compensation Act 1998
3. Return to Work Coordinator training
4. Unrestricted current NSW Driver’s Licence.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 20th November 2024

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF) (if applicable)
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachel Connolly, Talent Acquisition Advisor, rachel.connolly6@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2881

Role-specific enquiries: contact Amy Lee, Injury Management & Workers Compensation Manager, amy.lee89@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.