Manningham City Council

Safety, Wellbeing and Injury Management Partner

• Full Time permanent position
• Band 6 (circa $95,801 p.a.) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Values driven organisation
• Ability to make an impact promoting our safety first culture

An exciting opportunity for a Safety, Wellbeing and Injury Management Partner, to deliver safety and wellbeing, WorkCover claims, compensation and injury management services, and collaborate stakeholders at various levels of the organisation to create a safe work environment and contribute to staff wellbeing.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

Reporting to our Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator, this role will partner with line managers and service unit managers to provide specialist and practical safety and wellbeing advice, supporting injured workers and guiding line managers to implement early intervention strategies to facilitate effective return to work programs.

Duties include:

• Provide technical advice and guidance on matters relating to injury management, return to work, and workers compensation.
• Facilitate and manage the rehabilitation process for injured and ill workers in accordance with statutory and company obligations.
• Manage WorkCover payments and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide coaching and guidance of safety and wellbeing procedures to staff and management.
• Liaison with external stakeholders including treating practitioners, rehabilitation consultants and workers compensation insurers.
• Prepare reports relating to injury statistics, claims and safety performance, and present data with aim of improving safety culture and practices.
• Promote safety culture and implement wellbeing initiatives across the business.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support in coordinating safety committee meetings across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in OHS, injury prevention and management, return to work and workers compensation obligations. You are strong communicator with the ability to influence and promote a sustainable safety culture.

• Tertiary qualification in OHS/WHS or comparable discipline and experience.
• Return to Work Coordinator Certification
• Experience in claims and injury management within the Workers Compensation scheme. 
• You are a great communicator with demonstrate ability to build relationships leading to successful outcomes in safety and injury management.
• With your knowledge of contemporary safety and wellbeing issues you will have demonstrated ability to prioritise and influence, delivery of practical Safety and Wellbeing solutions

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Asim Qureshi, Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing on 03 9840 9219.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.