Manager, Injury Management (357609) - Human Resources Department of JusticeCorporate, Strategy & GovernanceHuman ResourcesApplications must be submitted by Tuesday 22 April, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: South Location: HobartAn exciting opportunity exists for an Injury Management professional to play a critical role in shaping the Injury Management Strategy at the Department of Justice and drive continuous improvement in injury outcomes in a complex and dynamic work environment. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Safety and Injury Management, in the Safety and Injury Management Team in HR, the Manager, Injury Management will have key oversight for the effective and efficient management of the Department of Justice Injury Management Program, workers' compensation claims, injury management and return to work systems, as well as contributing to complex case management more generally. The position leads and manages a small team in the provision of injury management services and proactively identify, develop, coordinate, and implement a range of injury management strategies that contribute towards a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the Department of Justice.We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available. Duties Develop, implement, and monitor the department's workers compensation and injury management strategy and Injury Management Program, and practices to continuously improve the departments workers compensation and injury management performance.Providing day to day leadership, management, and strategic direction to the Injury Management Team, guiding the management of workers compensation within a contemporary framework, with a focus on continuous improvement.Provide injury management and workers compensation reporting and actively participate as a member of the Agency Executive's Safety, Wellbeing and Injury Management Committee.Oversee the case management of workers' compensation cases, and non-compensable cases, to ensure the provision of appropriate injury management - seeking early resolution and durable return to work outcomes, while maintaining positive communication with all relevant stakeholders.Providing authoritative advice to managers and employees on injury management issues and advice on the management of complex/sensitive human resource matters in collaboration with other HR teams.Taking responsibility for the management of significant projects and the delivery of identified outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in injury prevention strategies.Identifying and coordinating the development and review of any injury management related policies, procedures and guidelines, to ensure they remain both contemporary and compliant, and contribute to management reporting.Representing the Branch and/or the Department in various high-level forums and managing effective relationships with relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally.Actively contributing towards the management of the Human Resources Branch through participation in the Branch planning process; monitoring and reporting on branch performance/audits as determined; and acting for the Assistant Director, Safety and Injury Management as required. Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employment. Minimum Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field.Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management.Current Driver's Licence. Application Process To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Contact Information Name: Clodagh MoyPosition: Acting Assistant Director Safety and Injury ManagementEmail: Phone: