Posted: 30/08/2024

Closing Date: 12/09/2024

Salary: $70,701.76 - $78,041.52

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Berridale or Cooma

Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment

Package: $70,701.76 - $78,041.52 + 11.5% Super (Grade 7 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)
6 Month Temporary Contract
Position Description: Return to Work & Wellbeing Officer
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 15 September 2024
About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.
About the Role:

• Undertake the role of Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator for Council as set out in the Workers Compensation Act
• Monitor and support injured workers through the RTW process, including meeting with workers following injuries and attending doctor appointments with workers
• Collect and provide required information to Council's Workers Compensation insurer
• Provide Council staff information and training on Workers Compensation and RTW Program
• Review and update Council's RTW Program as required
• Preparation of reports on workers compensation and return to work
• Develop, implement and manage wellbeing programs and initiatives
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Provision of information and guidance to management and the workforce to support individual and oraganisational health, safety and well-being.

About You:
To be successful in this role you will have:
Desirable criteria:
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.
Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.
Enquiries
For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 1300 345 345
At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.
Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.