Injury Management services are delivered using a person-centred and trauma informed approach that recognises the impact of injury, illness and workplace processes on workers and supports respectful, timely and safe recovery and participation.

The Department is progressing Injury Management reforms aimed at strengthening compliance, improving recovery and return to work outcomes, and reducing organisational risk through more consistent, high-quality practices.

About The Role

The Assistant Manager of Injury Management provides senior operational leadership and specialist advice within the Injury Management function, supporting the effective delivery, quality and continuous improvement of services under delegated authority from the Manager, Injury Management. The role contributes to strengthening compliance, managing risk, and improving recovery and return to work outcomes through consistent, high quality claims management and return to work practices.

The role supports the development and implementation of Injury Management reforms, builds capability across the Department, and promotes person-centred, timely and respectful approaches that balance worker wellbeing with legislative, policy and organisational requirements.

We are offering

- Ongoing - ASAP start date
- Full time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
- To be part of a child-safe organisation
- Pathways to grow your career

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We are looking for

Essential

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment

Desirable

- The completion of a tertiary qualification in Law, Human Resources Management or relevant field.
- Statement of Attainment as an Injury Management Coordinator in accordance with the provisions of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 or Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email .

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Tom Jackson

Title: Manager Strategic Projects and Planning

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About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

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📌 Assistant Manager Injury Management - People and Culture - 974618 (Hobart)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
📍 Hobart