Complaints Resolution Officer
* $96,849.00 per annum + superannuation
* Full Time, fixed term position until 27/2/2026
* Geelong based (Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home)
About the role
The Centralised Complaints Resolution Officer is responsible for reviewing and, where necessary, intervening in matters related to complaints against Agents, about the management of injured workers claims. This position specifically requires the incumbent to investigate complaints and liaise closely with authorised Agents and other stakeholders to resolve issues, provide technical advice and prepare clear and concise written responses to complaints raised via a number of channels.
The role utilises a variety of policies, procedures and specialist knowledge to coordinate and manage the complaints and inquiries managed by WorkSafe in the Centralised Complaints Team. The role will work closely with the Service Improvement and Complaints Team and other WorkSafe business areas to ensure a coordinated and client centric approach to all complaints lodged with WorkSafe.
Key accountabilities
* Determine the most appropriate course of action in relation to the specific subject of complaint
* As appropriate, intervene to ensure that relevant matters are resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner
* Respond to telephone complaints on claims management issues
* Identify, resolve and implement resolutions related to Agents complaints and to provide informed advice to Agents and other relevant stakeholders
* Inform, educate and advise stakeholders in the application and implementation of procedures, processes and the interpretation of policy and legislation
* Manage stakeholder concerns and issues through to resolution and provide information to stakeholder to assist in their understanding of the solution or process
* Manage issues efficiently and effectively within scope of authority and escalate those outside policy, precedence or authority level
* Assist in the identification of continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to identifying options and ideas, based on client interaction and changes to legislation or WorkSafe policies and procedures, to support the development of business solutions aimed to improve the client experience
* Provide assistance in the preparation of Ministerial and Executive briefs as required
Please ensure you take a look at the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About you
To be considered for the role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Knowledge of Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, Workplace Injury Insurance system, Claims Management model or Occupational Health & Safety Act is highly desirable however it is not mandatory
* Demonstrated experience in a client service environment and a sound understanding of issues affecting, and services available to injured workers or similarly impacted clients
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high degree of judgement, discretion and decision making ability
* Offering services focused on our customers about understanding who they are, what benefits and services they expect to receive from interacting with us and their overall reason and purpose for interacting with us
* Demonstrating to our customers that we understand their unique situation and their needs, treating them with empathy and respect and giving them the opportunity to have their voice heard
Working with Us
At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe 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 18th 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.
Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.
For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rebecca McPherson via email rebecca_mcpherson@worksafe.vic.gov.au
To learn more about us and the great work we do, please visit our website - ttps://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/