Injury Management Officer

Injury Management Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong



· Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW

· Full ongoing role

· Attractive salary range of $+3,2+5.00 - $102,+41.00 plus 11.5% super and leave loading

· Location: State Headquarters, Wollongong, NSW



About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Injury Management Officer to join the Safety Wellbeing Team. The role supports both staff and volunteer injury management functions. As a part of this role you will be implementing our injury management program, coordinate the return to work function and workers compensation claim management.



About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.



The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform. With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here



About you

To be successful in this role you will:

Hold a current Return to Work Coordinator Certificate in accordance with SIRA requirements.
Be able to demonstrate your working knowledge of the principal 1+87 workers Compensation Act and Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1++8.
Have experience in a Return to Work Coordinator role and have sound knowledge of injury management and rehabilitation principles.
Be proficient in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, internal and external.
Have strong communication, collaboration consultation skills
Possess the ability to plan, organise prioritise work to meet the changing needs and work demands of an emergency service organisation
Have demonstrated experience using an injury and claims management system (Solv experience highly regarded).


What we can offer you

Attractive leave entitlements: parental, recreation and flex leave and other leave
Competitive salary package of up to $115,643.00 total package (salary + leave loading + super)
Flexible work options working within operational requirements
Mental Health Wellbeing programs
Access to our Corporate Partner Fitness Passport for a reduced rate when joining a participating gym
Operational and leadership training via LinkedIn Learning and other resources
Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine
Opportunities to build relationships across emergency service agencies, committees and other Government and community organisations.


How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments:

A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role


Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sofia Stavropoulos Senior Manager Health and Wellbeing on 0437 747 356 or email sofia.stavropoulos@ses.nsw.gov.au.



The role description is available here.



Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here



Applications close: Sunday +th February 2025 11:5+pm



The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporter Read more