Workers Compensation Officer
Job no: 494718
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Occupational Health and Safety
- Temporary Full Time (6 months)
- Grade 3/4
- Package up to $105,068.75 pa. Package includes salary range ($84,659.00 pa to $92,701.00 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flexible working conditions – training will be at Greenacre.
About the role:
Provide specialist administrative and financial support to the Business Unit, with a strong focus on the accurate calculation, submission and reconciliation of workers compensation wage reimbursements. The role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, correct application of entitlements, and maintaining accurate records in line with FRNSW procedures.
About you:
- Demonstrated experience in administrative, financial or data processing roles, ideally involving high-volume or complex calculations
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with experience maintaining accurate records, reconciling discrepancies and working across multiple systems (e.g. payroll, finance or claims systems)
- Workers compensation experience or knowledge is desirable but not essential
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in a role requiring high levels of numerical accuracy and data integrity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex calculations
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Debbie Bilton at Debbie.Bilton@fire.nsw.gov.au.
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.
What we can offer:
- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Modern buildings and facilities
- Activity based working environment
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
- Study assistance for approved courses
- Ongoing training and development
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. This role requires a high level of numerical accuracy when preparing and reconciling wage reimbursement schedules, often involving complex calculations. Please provide an example of a role or task where you were responsible for detailed calculations or data accuracy. How did you ensure your work was correct and what steps did you take to minimise errors?
2. A key challenge in this role is preparing wage reimbursement schedules where errors can result in incorrect claims made or delays in recovery of funds. Please describe how you approach tasks that require a high level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working under time pressure.
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: Tuesday, 12th May 11:55pm
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.
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