Injury Management Adviser (North) - Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
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Job no: 497857
Work type: permanent, full time
Location: Lismore, Tweed Heads
Categories: Work Health & Safety
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.
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Injury Management Adviser (North)
Located at Tweed Heads NSW, or Lismore NSW
Full-time, permanent position. Commencing as soon as possible.
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The Rewards:
- Salary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 11.5% superannuation
- Additional benefits: Work laptop, company car, fuel card and mobile phone
- Working hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour week
- Flexibility: Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
- Staff wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
- Growth: Learning and career development opportunities.
Position Purpose:
The Injury Management Adviser will provide expert guidance and development for the case management of workers’ compensation and rehabilitation cases within the Diocese of Lismore. In addition, the incumbent will develop return to work plans for workers’ compensation cases and conduct training and implementation of rehabilitation and safety principles.
As Injury Management Adviser this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.
Work Requirements:
- A current/valid Australian Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment
- Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW, or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
- A National Police Check, or ability to obtain one should you be the successful candidate.
- Requirement to travel between locations.
Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Allied Health Professional, or minimum three (3) years’ experience in injury management and/or claims management either in a provider, insurer, self-insurer or employer environment.
- Previous work in front line injury rehabilitation is an advantage.
- Psychology qualifications, or experience favorably looked upon.
Key Capabilities:
- Experience in managing claims and/or rehabilitation in the NSW jurisdiction.
- Ability to travel with overnight accommodation as required.
- Proficiency with Google Suite.
- Accredited Return to Work Coordinator (or willingness to obtain).
Plus, the following generic criteria:
- Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
- Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.
Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.
Additional information:
Enquiries: recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 9am Monday, 16 June 2025
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
For identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC
An equal-opportunity employer
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Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
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