Treasury Wine Estates Injury and Wellness Manager
About the Role
This position reports to the Health, Safety and Wellness Manager and is responsible for managing the Self Insurance License in South Australia. Additionally, it involves championing and supporting the development and implementation of effective injury management strategies and processes, including proactive wellness programs.
Direct responsibility includes the provision of injury management/workers compensation nationally and maintaining the integrity of the self-insurance license in South Australia.
Implementing strategies for continuous improvement of self-insurance in SA is a key aspect of this role.
The development of operational policy and implementation/management of TW's early intervention and return to work programs are crucial responsibilities.
Developing and participating in proactive strategies to minimize incapacity duration through promotion of early return-to-work initiatives and recovery at work are essential tasks.
Reviewing and analyzing injury trends assists in developing proactive injury prevention strategies.
Educating stakeholders on the importance of projects or initiatives that contribute to reducing injury frequency rates, injury prevention, and improved health outcomes is vital.
Managing pre-employment medicals and workplace assessments are also part of this role.
Providing expert advice on injury prevention and management, supporting HSW and injury management teams while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices and legislative requirements are key duties.
About You
You will have proven experience in all aspects of self-insurance and injury management/claims management. This should be accompanied by a comprehensive understanding of the workers compensation scheme and relevant regulatory requirements.
Your excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with workers, managers, and medical providers, are essential.
Qualifications:
1. Accreditation of Claims Management
2. Return to Work Coordinator accreditation
3. A relevant Bachelor degree in an allied health field (Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiologist, Registered Nurse) or related field (highly desirable)
4. Cert IV – Train the Trainer (highly desirable)