Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time Salary: $130,042 per annum + superannuation Position Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Position (Until 29/08/2025) Location: Geelong (Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office) About Work Safe: Work Safe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator.We are also the workplace injury insurer.Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers.This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.Purpose: The Recovery Claims Specialist will play a key role within our Claims Division in leading a relevant Recovery Support stream including provision of technical advice to Agents on entitlements and return to work.This role will be critical to achieving recovery and return to work outcomes in collaboration with relevant teams at Work Safe and with senior members of Agents.Primary focus will be on recovery and return to work on a relevant cohort of claims with a view of improving recovery, return to work and capacity outcomes.Key Responsibilities: Own and lead the implementation and ongoing delivery of one or more Recovery Support program(s) including responsibility for Agent and/or stakeholder engagement and feedback.Identifying opportunities for improved Agent performance and leading the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.Develop and maintain effective partnership arrangements with Agents in order to contribute to improved Claims Entitlements and RTW outcomes.Develop policy frameworks and recommend strategic directions for area of responsibility.Manage and conduct file reviews / health checks / audits and provide formal technical reports and feedback.Utilising subject matter expertise and knowledge to provide authoritative expert advice to relevant RTWV Business Unit and Divisional Governance committees.About You: You will have significant stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to translate those engagements into the delivery of outcomes.One of your key strengths will be your ability to be flexible in supporting other team members and projects within the branch and division, dependent on business priorities.You will also possess: Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders.Ability to synthesise complex data and utilise Subject Matter Expertise to influence and gain endorsement / engagement.Demonstrated ability to design, develop and execute multi-faceted programs / systems/procedures to a high standard.Align activities to organisational goals, with proven financial and commercial acumen.Demonstrated risk management capability.Background and/or knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation servicing or agent experience in managing Occupational Rehabilitation Services.Working with Us: At Work Safe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for Work Safe to be valued in the community.We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.What's Next? Applications close 11:00pm on Monday, 4th November 2024.Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.You will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.To apply for the position, you will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.#J-18808-Ljbffr