About the DepartmentQueensland Shared Services (QSS) provides a range of finance and human resource management corporate services and supporting technology functions to more than 83,000 public servants across multiple Queensland Government departments, agencies and statutory authorities. About the TeamThe QSS Rehabilitation and Return to Work (RRTW) Services team acts on behalf of Queensland Government agencies to deliver human resource services to public service employees. These services include supporting the management of ill or injured employees in the workplace, particularly through workplace rehabilitation. Our team are trained to perform the role of return to work coordinators. We are experienced in understanding and applying relevant legislation and procedures to ensure compliance with workers' compensation applications and best practices in rehabilitation and return to work processes. We bring a wealth of expertise in early intervention, effective collaboration with employees and their work areas, facilitating and developing suitable duties programs, fostering workplace communication and negotiation, and problem-solving in workplace rehabilitation.About the RoleResponsibilities include:- Coordinating workplace rehabilitation and return to work for employees who sustain a work-related or personal injury or illness- Ensuring workplace rehabilitation is started as soon as practicable in accordance with medical advice- Advising how to access worker's compensation for work related injuries or illnesses- Advising about income protection (QSuper) claim process for non-work-related injuries or illnesses- Developing graduated return to work programs in consultation with medical practitioners and other stakeholders- Providing a planned approach to rehabilitation that is consistent with medical advice and facilitated by a RRTW Coordinator- Achieving sustainable, safe, and successful return to work outcomes for the employee and workplace- Consulting with employees and workplace to provide productive and meaningful suitable duties- Treating employees with respect and equity during the workplace rehabilitation process- Providing quality recommendations on rehabilitation and return to work to achieve optimal outcomes- Facilitating and supporting the rehabilitation and return to work for employees and the workplace in accordance with best practice processes Please refer to the attached role description for the full requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply:- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date.
