Personnel Area: Organisational Services
Branch: People and Culture
Salary Range: Band 6 AUD $108,005 - $119,507 per annum + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)
Work type: Temporary part-time (0.6 FTE; 3 days per week)
Duration: up to August 2025
Location: Brisbane City
Do you deliver innovative customer service while achieving the best rehabilitation outcomes?
At Council, Zero Harm is everyone's responsibility. Every employee plays an active part in looking after their health, safety and wellbeing, including being fit for work. The rehabilitation and occupational health team plays an important role in driving the Zero Harm agenda across Council, and we are looking for a dedicated Rehabilitation Consultant to join our team in a part-time capacity (0.6 FTE; 3 days per week).
The role - what will you be doing?
As a Rehabilitation Consultant in Council, you will be responsible for the delivery of proactive case management and rehabilitation services to ill and injured Council employees across all divisions. Your workload could include cases relating to extended absence sick leave, recurrent absenteeism and workers compensation referrals.
You will play an integral part in managing Council's self-insurance licence, including management of workers compensation claims. This is a challenging and rewarding role which on a daily basis would see you performing the following:
- face to face and over the phone customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information
- proactive case management and ensuring all documentation is current and complies with legislation and Council's rehabilitation procedures
- managing conflicting priorities and delivering high-quality work within timeframes
- monitoring, reviewing and identifying areas of improvement to processes and procedures.
To be successful you will have:
- tertiary qualifications and equivalent experience in an allied health related discipline and rehabilitation
- knowledge of Queensland Workers Compensation legislation
- extensive practical experience in occupational rehabilitation case management practice
- familiarity with self-insurance environments
- highly developed oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a strong and supportive team that is crucial to the health and wellness of Council, both organisationally and individually.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- a healthy work/life balance, including flexible working hours
- an award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- a competitive salary; and
- access to Council’s free gym and wellness centre.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
This role may require a Criminal History Check.
For more information: Please call Zoe Cobon on 07 3178 5012.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.