Hybrid Workers Compensation Consultant

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Workers Compensation Consultant providing exceptional support to employees navigating claims under the Workers Compensation Act. Collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with legislation in a part-time role.

Responsibilities

  • Adhering to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023, Alcoa’s self-insurance requirements, and WorkCover reporting obligations.
  • Providing expert advice on workers compensation, engage with stakeholders (medical providers, unions, legal reps), and contribute to departmental meetings.
  • Assessing liability, coordinating investigations and medical assessments, and negotiating settlements fairly and professionally.
  • Implementing cost-minimisation strategies, monitoring trends, and delivering accurate reporting to support decision-making.
  • Assisting with training initiatives and ensuring compliance with WorkCover audit requirements.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in a medical profession, HR, law or other relevant field would be considered desirable.
  • Solid knowledge of workers compensation legislation and claims management processes.
  • Experience in conciliation proceedings and working within a workers’ compensation environment.
  • Strong skills in time management, confidentiality, and stakeholder engagement, with a respectful and empathetic approach.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and commitment to staying updated on legislative changes and self-insurance requirements.

Benefits

  • Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
  • Employee growth and development opportunities.
  • Parental leave support for all caregivers.
  • Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
  • Employee assistance program for personal support services.
  • Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
  • Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

Job title

Workers Compensation Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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