Job Description
Full Time/Permanent
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Caring for our city, creating a future for all
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Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
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About the role
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The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join our friendly and professional Work Health and Safety Team that work across several areas to keep our employees safe, happy and healthy.
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In this role, you'll provide injury management, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation and return to work services to achieve optimal return to work outcomes for our employees in line with best practice principles and legislation, with a strong focus on psychosocial factors that may impact recovery and work participation.
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We're looking for someone with:
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tertiary qualifications and
accreditation/registration
in an allied health discipline (e.g. Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or related)
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2-3 years minimum experience in workplace rehabilitation and return to work case management in a worker's compensation environment
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experience managing both psychological and physical injury claims, and the ability to apply a psychosocial approach to injury management
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strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and sound judgement.
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
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The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.
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Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm, Sunday 20 September ****.
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For more information, contact Kasia Augustyn, Injury Management Coordinator on ************.
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What we can offer you
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You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
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3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
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Collaborative approach to flexible working
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City centre head office, with many public transport options.
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Leadership and management development program
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Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
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Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
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Long service and employee recognition awards
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Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
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Supporting families
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We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
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Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
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Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
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Part time and job-sharing options available
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Supportive return-to-work environment
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Inclusive culture
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Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
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Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
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All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
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We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at
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or ************.
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The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area

📌 Workplace Rehabilitation Advisor (New South Wales)
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