Reference: VG/PES/20015385 Occupation: Other Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 Help schools and workplace managers support staff with workers compensation claims by acting as the return to work coordinator for the claim, to support injured workers to return to work in a safe and sustainable way.
About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration.
The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division The Employee Safety, Wellbeing and Inclusion Division (ESWI Division) is committed to the Department's vision to create safe, healthy, respectful and inclusive working environments for Department employees to thrive and succeed.
About the Role Four exciting opportunities are available to support the Department of Education as Senior Return to Work Coordinator (Senior Service Delivery Advisor VPS 5), in the Employee Safety, Wellbeing and Inclusion Division (ESWI Division).
Each role will support one region: South East, North East, North West, and South West, supporting our principal class officers and complex workers compensation claims.
The Return to Work Coordination Team commenced in early 2023, aiming to provide person-centred, dedicated support to injured workers with workers' compensation claims, specifically targeting Principal claims, escalated and complex claims, and by staff from small schools.
The role of a return to work coordinator is to help schools and workplace managers support staff with workers compensation claims by acting as the return to work coordinator for the claim, to support injured workers to return to work in a safe and sustainable way, and to take on all the administrative and legislative requirements of return to work planning and coordination on behalf of the principal or workplace manager.
These roles relieve the administrative burden on principals, regional and school staff.
They also assist schools to build skills, knowledge, and understanding of workers compensation obligations, so that Department staff can focus more of their time on improving student learning outcomes.
The roles are critical to ensure that the department can meet its workers' compensation policy and legislative requirements.
All return to work coordinator roles require specialised knowledge, experience, and expertise in workers' compensation.
We are looking for candidates with innovation, energy, and the experience to drive change within the departmental context.
Ideally, candidates should have: Strong people and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate on initiatives to improve results.
Excellent verbal and written communication and case management skills including organisational and records management.
An ability to identify risks, navigate complex issues and provide support and appropriate action.
Expert knowledge and experience in workers compensation legislation, obligations, and practices.
High-level expertise dealing with more complex issues in a specialised support function.
Ability to drive team performance towards achieving set key performance indicators (KPIs).
While this role does not involve direct management responsibilities, it requires strong leadership skills to ensure both personal and team accountability.
The successful candidate will champion public sector values, adhere to performance standards, and support the team in achieving its goals by identifying potential roadblocks and implementing solutions.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must have completed the Work Safe approved Return to Work Coordinator Training (or hold an equivalent qualification) and have a minimum of two years of recent experience working within workers compensation.
This role requires travel across the region to undertake school visits, and a current driver's licence is mandatory.
This role will also involve work within regional office locations, including attending the central office on a regular basis to connect and collaborate with other staff.
As this role will require onsite school visits, a working with children's check is required.
How to Apply Applicants are asked to provide a statement of no more than two pages against the Key Selection Criteria including addressing the essential qualifications and experience listed.
Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Lorna Lutu, Manager Return to Work Coordinator Team via (03) 5215 5240 or .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 1 November 2024.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Education job application system.
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