Senior Health Partner

We are seeking a Senior Health Partner to join Health, Safety and Environment, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Senior Health Partner will exercise clinical skills and judgement in providing professional guidance to managers, staff and occasionally students or other persons associated with the University relating to the interpretation, application and integration of post-injury management principles, strategies and legislation. The preferred outcome will be an early and safe return to work for injured/ill staff, with minimal disruption to the work area and the minimisation of risk to and within the University.The rehabilitation function is for WorkCover cases and is extended to a prevention and early intervention focus for non-WorkCover rehabilitation and health management cases. The position will also work in collaboration with the Human Resources Department (HR) on other related matters affecting the health and wellbeing of staff members.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

The departments within the portfolio include:
Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety &
Environment (HSE). The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT's Oodgeroo Unit, Student Success Group and Human Resources.
The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university's commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.
The Department of Health, Safety and Environment (DHSE) plays a key role at QUT, driving advancement through:

- HSE advice and direction to the QUT Faculties and Divisions;
- university-wide systems that enable a safe and healthy working environment and ensure sustainable environmental protection;
and
- collaborationwith students and staff for positive health, safety and environment outcomes at QUT

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in a health-related profession (e.G. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing) in conjunction with extensive experience in a senior rehabilitation case management role within a large organisation.
2. Extensive knowledge, and experience in interpreting and applying such knowledge, of the Queensland Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act &
Regulation 2003;
Common Law as it relates to workplace injury cases;
and Commonwealth and State legislation relating to privacy, disability and other relevant matters.
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of effective programs, systems and procedures for post-injury management and rehabilitation, as well as claim reviews and appeals.
4. Demonstrated record of success in managing complex cases and exercising sound clinical judgement related to injured or ill persons, including the provision of specialist advice on ergonomics and psychological parameters, to achieve positive outcomes.
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and verbal communication skills to liaise with management and staff at all levels on complex, emotional, or controversial issues.
6. Proven ability to effectively manage projects while achieving performance targets of scope, time and cost with a high quality outcome.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced-its celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If youre ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, were excited to meet you.
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Job opens:
13-Jun-2024

Applications Close:
27-Jun-2024 at 11.30pm

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