<p><b>Location:</b> Catholic Education Office, Wollongong</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this full time permanent position with Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) commencing as soon as possible.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position sits within the Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Team, a dynamic and energetic sub-team that contributes to the broader People and Culture service area through the design and delivery of a comprehensive workplace safety and wellbeing framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role will focus on supporting our Catholic primary and secondary schools as well as our office sites with the return to work of injured/ill workers as quickly and safely as possible</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">SCOPE OF THE ROLE:</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The key function of the role is to provide expertise for the management of compensable and non-compensable injury/illness of staff and be a return to work advocate across the Diocese.</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide a high level of support in the area of Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management to school and office sites within CEDoW.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage the CEDoW Workers Compensation portfolio from start to finish whilst being the primary contact between the employer, worker, insurer, medical provider, and other external parties.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Keep up to date with current and emerging workers’ compensation legislation and how this impacts the education sector.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An understanding of and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic system of schools.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in Workers’ Compensation claims management and return to work as an employer.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in managing complex return to work cases through early identification of return to work barriers and implementation of effective strategies.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability in designing transition back to work plans.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated capacity to nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders throughout the development and management of return to work programs.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to represent the organisation in an honest, ethical, and professional way.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of and/or experience working in the education sector.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An understanding of common injuries, treatment options, and medical terminology.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">GENERAL CAPABILITIES</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent oral and written communication skills.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to maintain confidentiality and display discretion.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tertiary qualifications – degree qualified preferred – occupational therapy, exercise science &amp; rehabilitation, human resources, health, psychology, or other related disciplines.</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At least 3 years working in the area of injury management.</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role is classified as child- related work and therefore a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required before your employment with CEDoW.</span></p> <p>Applicants must be able to comply with any NSW&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Orders&nbsp;pertaining to Education that are in place as of the commencement date of this position. Please refer to the NSW&nbsp;Health&nbsp;website/Public Health Orders and Restrictions for further information.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">SALARY</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">$100,509&nbsp;p.a. + super (depending on qualifications and experience).&nbsp; A 6-month probationary period will be applied to this position.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are to complete an online application that asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2 pages) and submit a short CV (2 pages).&nbsp;</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To confidentially discuss your application or general interest for this position please contact&nbsp;&nbsp;Susan Phillipson, Workplace Safety and Wellbeing on 0438 528 360.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Catholic Education Office is an agency of the Catholic Church called to stewardship and service in support of the system of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Through partnerships with clergy, parents, staff, school leaders, and students, the Catholic Education Office contributes to strengthening the Communion of the Church.</span></em></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Closing Date: 29 May 2022 at 11.55pm</strong></p>