Senior Injury and Wellbeing Advisor

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 7, Starting salary $99,276 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

In this new position, you will:

• Ensure the City meets its obligations and responsibilities through effective and strategic claims management, in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013
• Lead the management of WorkCover claims minimising actual and potential costs
• Support the development of a positive safety culture throughout the organisation to ensure a safe, healthy and productive workplace
• Provide professional and specialist advice to People Managers and staff in relation to wellbeing, workers compensation, early intervention, return to work, and injury management

About You

To be successful in this varied position, you will have:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of strategic and results-oriented injury/ claims management and prevention, and wellbeing services and programs
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and have a thorough knowledge of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Sound administrative, problem solving, research, analytical and decision-making skills and experience
• A customer service focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Patience, empathy and tact, and the ability to judge situations to determine the best way forward
• Relevant qualifications and or extensive experience in Injury/ WorkCover Claims Management

A satisfactory Police Record and employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
• Full time position | Secure and stable employment
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave| Training & development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Anna Connolly, Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing 0439 891 284.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Sunday 19 January 2025.