Manager - Work Injury Management

Health, Safety and Wellness

The Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) Division is a central organisational unit of the University, and works closely with a network of health, safety and wellness managers and coordinators across the Faculties, Schools and Institutes of the University. The HSW Division is positioned within the Chief Operating Officer portfolio.

The goal of the HSW Division is to promote the highest practicable standard of occupational health, safety and wellness within the University of Queensland, drive a positive OHS culture and facilitate compliance with legislation and national standards.

The broad teams within the HSW Division are:

• HSW Governance and Strategy
• Professional Services
• UQ Wellness
• Work Injury Management

The role

The Manager, Work Injury Management manages the workers' compensation self-insurance function for the University of Queensland. The position leads the Work Injury Management team within the HSW Division that administers the workers' compensation self-insurance scheme and provides strategic advice to the Director on all matters relating to Workers Compensation and the self-insurance scheme.

The person

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in a related field (E.g. Law, Business, Management, Health) as well as a thorough understanding of the principles and legislation related to workers' compensation and the ability to apply and interpret this legislation. You will also have superior, high level interpersonal, engagement, consultative and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.

Salary and Benefits

There is a Full time, fixed term appointment available. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, accompanied by 9.5% employee superannuation contributions.

Employees can take advantage of UQ's Sport Facilities and fitness passport, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, and many other benefits.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus , renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Here at UQ we value diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information and points of contact if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Jim Carmichael on +61 7 3365 2563 or j.carmichael@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Selection Criteria

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