Join our Safety team at West Moreton Health!

We are seeking an Advisor Injury Management to lead rehabilitation and return-to-work activities, including case management of work and non-work-related injuries. The role involves liaising with WorkCover Queensland and other stakeholders, providing expert advice to leaders, and preparing clear reports and documentation. You will also support safety and wellbeing initiatives, contribute to risk management strategies, and help maintain a strong culture of health, safety, and compliance.

• Permanent Full-time opportunity!

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the effective development, management and delivery of professional workplace health and safety services and workplace rehabilitation and return to work services (including Workers' Compensation, Income Protection and Health Management claims management) throughout West Moreton Health (WMH).

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated application of work health and safety legislation, standards and policies relevant to a large complex organisation.
• The capacity to assist in the implementation of health and injury management initiatives including coaching and developing capability of staff, managers and supervisors by fostering a performance based and client focused work culture.
• Demonstrated sound organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results within a client focused approach.
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal, analytical, communication and negotiation skills, evidenced by the ability to engage, consult and collaborate, work in a multidisciplinary environment and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM686218_06 Advisor Injury Management_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)