Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Kick off your NSW government career or step up into this great development opportunity!
• Exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and employee well-being
• Temporary full-time opportunity until November 2025
• Parramatta based with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

Our People & Culture team are committed to fostering a culture of safety and well-being for our employees. As part of our ongoing efforts to support workplace health and reduce the impact of injuries, we are seeking an experienced Senior Injury Management Advisor to join our dynamic team.

You will manage the end-to-end injury management and workers compensation function, as well as manage complex claims, providing occupational health strategies and delivering expert advice to ensure a healthy workforce. This role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have experience in injury management, rehabilitation, or workers’ compensation. You will also have a comprehensive knowledge of injury management practices, relevant legislation, and return-to-work processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations. This includes experience in managing stakeholder relationships, as well as analytical skills to interpret injury data and develop actionable insights.

Essential Requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications as an allied health professional or in a relevant health discipline such as behavioural and social sciences, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counselling, exercise physiology or in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• RTW Coordinator Accreditation or equivalent and extensive knowledge of workers compensation legislation

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Injury Management Advisor

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 30^th April at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alexandra Delis via Alexandra.Delis@planning.nsw.gov.au.

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

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Jessica Smith on 0438 323 466 (please mention reference number 542444)

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

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