Workcover & Return to Work Coordinator

Summary

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available 
• Part time opportunity working 3 days per week, 15.2hrs, with flexible working arrangements

About the Opportunity

The Workcover and Return to Work Coordinator (WC & RTW Coordinator) is responsible for implementing an organisation's return to work program, supporting workers as they recover at work and assisting MCM to meet its obligations as required under workers compensation legislation.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Connect with injured workers, health professionals, employers, and other stakeholders involved in the return-to-work process
• Provide advice and support to employees and Managers in respect to injury management, for both work and non-work related injuries
• Drive the injury and claims management process with our Injury Management provider and Insurer ensuring compliance with Return to Work (RTW) obligations in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013
• Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that we can proactively address emerging issues early and develop improvements

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential

• Qualifications in or significant knowledge of WorkCover claims management and Return to Work processes and the Victorian Workers Compensation Scheme
• Strong customer service focus and capacity to follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to develop processes and systems, report on WorkCover claims and undertake analysis
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and a proven ability to identify and engage with relevant stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Sound skills in MS Office programs and with using web based information systems

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 18th of December and may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.