Workcover Specialist
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Job no: 511500
Work type: Part time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Human Resources
- Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business, South Melbourne location
- Part time position, 3 days per week, 12 months contract
- Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
Spotlight Retail Group is seeking a proactive and dynamic WorkCover Specialist to join our team on a 12-month contract role on a part time basis to cover a Parental leave absence.
Reporting to the Group Safety Manager, this position will be responsible for effective management and administration of WorkCover claims across all jurisdictions to minimise the financial impact of workplace incidents. Sound collaboration with stakeholders providing advice in relation to their rights and obligations while assisting our team members throughout the life of a WorkCover claim, focusing on sustainable Return to Work.
What You Will Be Doing
- End-to-end WorkCover claim management
- Providing support to injured team members
- Effective communication with insurers
- Conducting investigations to gather information
- Partnering with managers to facilitate reintegration
- Analysing data for continuous improvement
- Collaborating with medical and rehabilitation professionals
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures
- Contributing to strategic safety initiatives
- Reviewing files to mitigate injury impacts
About You
- At least 3 years of experience in the Workers Compensation industry
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., in human resources, law, or health and safety)
- Strong knowledge of WHS and WorkCover legislation
- Understanding of industrial and employee relations principles
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and analytical mindset
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Proven negotiation and advocacy abilities
In this role, you will provide timely delivery and advice, supporting the overall safety strategy and technical advice to our valued team members and management teams. This integral role requires a passionate and motivated individual who aims to deliver positive outcomes with care and empathy while achieving business objections, a Win/Win!
What’s in it for you?
Spotlight Retail Group prides itself on providing its team members incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
- Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest Retailers, with continuing growth
- Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest Retailers
- Work Flexibility, career progression, personal development and mentoring
- A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
- Benefits- Discounts, EAP, Gym Membership Discounts, Work Flexibility, employee only sales and more!
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets.
SGH is one of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Group Investments, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs, together with the exciting addition of Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as market leaders within the Australian retail space.
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please
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