Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor (3736) – Temporary Full Time (12 months)
About Us
The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.
Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.
Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.
The Role
Livingstone Shire Council is recruiting for a temporary Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor to join our Safety team. This is a 12 month maternity leave placement, and the ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where dealing and interacting with others positively is key to your success and will have a warm and caring demeanour and the ability to establish and foster relationships and build rapport with ease. You will work in closely with portfolios to facilitate a supportive and safe environment for employees, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders.
Reporting to the Coordinator Safety, this role will be responsible for effectively managing all aspects of employee work-related and non-work-related injuries and promoting a culture of health and wellness across the organisation and coordinating the rehabilitation and supporting the recovery and return to work of employees. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and achieve positive injury management and employee wellbeing outcomes.
If you’re passionate and an experienced injury management practitioner and want to make a positive impact in the workplace, this job may be for you! Please refer to the full position description for a greater understanding of the positions’ responsibilities and requirements.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Relevant certification in injury management or work health and safety (e.g., Return to Work Coordinator, Workplace Health and Safety Certification);
- Proven experience in managing injury cases, facilitating rehabilitation, and supporting employees through the return-to-work process;
- Proven experience in collaborating with healthcare providers, management, employees and workers compensation insurers to develop effective rehabilitation plans and wellbeing strategies; and
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Benefits:
- Annual Salary $94,341 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5;
- Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
- Salary packaging available;
- Values driven organisation; and
- Friendly and supportive team.
To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.
Applications close Monday, 3 February 2025 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer