CONTRACTOR - Injury Management Coordinator

Work type: Contractor

Location: Hobart or Launceston, Tasmania

About PHSA

Prestige Health Services Australia (PHSA) is a leading national provider of injury and disability management. We deliver workplace rehabilitation services designed to empower individuals, restore health, and rebuild independence. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to achieve sustainable health, social, and return-to-work outcomes for every client. We do this by combining innovation with integrity and a passionate belief in our collective ability to make a difference.

Your Role

• Co-ordinate and oversee the entire injury management process, including medical treatment, return to work
• Ensure claims are managed cost effectively within the framework of the legislation to optimise return to work outcomes
• Implementing and monitoring Injury Management and Return to Work Plans
• Regularly reviewing the work capacity of the worker, and investigating/arranging options for the worker’s retraining or redeployment
• Appointing workplace rehabilitation providers if they are required
• Collating medical information
• Maintaining relevant documentation

What You’ll Need

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health field (Rehab Counsellor, OT, Social Work, Physio, EP, Osteo) desirable
• A Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (FNS42120) or a Diploma of Personal Injury and Disability Insurance Management (FNS51920) essential
• Professional registration (ASORC/AHPRA/ESSA/AASW) desirable
• Experience in injury management relating to occupational rehabilitation, clinical care, claims management and/or return to work
• Knowledge of Tasmanian Workers Compensation legislation
• Understanding of relevant regulatory, and/or legislative compliance requirements that impact the organisation
• Ability to recognise, avert, manage, and escalate conflicts to enable effective and timely resolution in accordance with organisational processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating with key stakeholders with empathy, clarity and influence
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships internally and externally with customers, stakeholders and service providers
• Current driver's licence and motor vehicle

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!