National Workers Compensation SpecialistPosted : 21 / 02 / 2025Closing Date : 21 / 03 / 2025Job Type : Permanent - Full TimeLocation : Rhodes, Head OfficeJob Category : Human Resources & RecruitmentOur mission is to make fresh fruits and vegetables a more loved and essential part of everyone's life.Perfection Fresh is one of Australia's largest privately owned fresh produce companies that has been on an exciting journey of innovation and growth since 1978.
We're an Australian-based business that grows, packs, and markets fresh produce both domestically and internationally.
You'll recognize our produce – Qukes, Broccolini, Calypso mangoes, and more.Our 45-year history is one of continuous progress.
We're the market leader in our field and we've been listed on the Australian Financial Review's top 100 private companies in Australia.
We employ more than 2,000 people across a portfolio of farming sites, high-tech production facilities, research, corporate offices, and national logistics operations.Responsibilities :Providing injury management advice and assistance to site Return to Work Coordinators (RTWC), site managers, and team leaders.Analysing injury data to monitor accident and incident trends and prepare reports as necessary.Providing support to external SIRA and Insurer inspectors/auditors.Maintaining a professional and consultative relationship with relevant WHS Business Partners, elected Health & Safety Representatives, and WH&S Committee members.Assisting to conduct incident and accident investigations (ICAM).Conducting training sessions for management, supervisors, and workers in relation to Workers Compensation practices and regulations.Conducting monthly and quarterly claims management reviews with the insurer.Ensuring Return to Work Programs are documented and implemented for each injury.Maintaining and implementing Perfection Fresh Australia's early intervention program.Maintaining workers compensation claim files.Reviewing and updating relevant Policies, Procedures (SOP), internal documents, and forms relating to injury management and Workers Compensation.Maintaining the Return-to-Work Program in accordance with SIRA guidelines.Assisting in the management of return-to-work claims and rehabilitation processes.Desired Skills and ExperienceWhat are the essentials :Minimum of 3 years' workers compensation experience, preferably in a fast-moving manufacturing/blue collar environment.Return to Work Coordinators Certificate or willing to obtain.Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.Demonstrated understanding of WH&S related legislation, standards, and processes.Demonstrated capability to coordinate injury management and return to work activities.Attention to detail and a collaborative team-based approach.Prepared to travel interstate.Who will be successful for this role :Experience in coordinating with the insurers nationally including claims reviews and appointment of rehabilitation providers.Good understanding of SIRA Guidelines including its equivalent in other states.Knowledge on Loss Prevention and Recovery model.3 - 5 years claims management experience.
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