Workers Compensation Officer (Administrative Officer Level 6)
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $80,340 - $82,240 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ543292
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Workers Compensation Officer is responsible for the lodgement and management of workers compensation claims for SLHD (primarily RPAH). This position works closely with the RPAH Recovery@Work Service Manager, RPAH Recovery@Work Coordinators, SLHD Workers Compensation Claims Manager and other Workers Compensation Managers to support injury management and improve workers compensation claims outcome. This position liaises with and responds to queries from workers, managers, Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) claims service provider (EML), solicitors, investigators, doctors and treatment providers.
Ideal Candidate
- Has knowledge and experience in the application of current NSW workers compensation legislative requirements for claims management and the calculation of claims payments.
- Has experience in the management of payroll operations, including the calculation of pays.
- Capable to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with workers, injury management and workers compensation team members, managers, supervisors, claims managers, solicitors, investigators, doctors and treatment providers.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Cathy Tully on (02) 9515 9033 or 0425 329 629 or email at cathy.tuffy@health.nsw.gov.au.
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