Workers Compensation Claims Manager (Health Manager Level …, Camperdown

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $132,236
- $150,222 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: SLHD District Wide Services; located at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ666299 In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia! About the Role Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. The SLHD Workers Compensation Claims Manager position establishes and maintains a SLHD wide strategic direction for the management of workplace injuries and workers compensation claims. The position reports to the Director, Injury Management and Staff Wellbeing. The Workers Compensation Claims Manager is responsible for ensuring SLHD deliver high quality injury and claims management services that support workers and ensures that SLHD’s meets its legislative obligations. The role manages the workers compensation claims administration team, along with managing workers compensation claims litigation on behalf of SLHD, and provides District wide oversight of injury management and workers compensation performance. For more information, please view the Position Description. Ideal Candidate
- Extensive experience working in workers compensation and/or recovery at work injury management including extensive working knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation legislation and State Insurance Regulatory Authority Guidelines for Workplace Return to Work Programs.
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in an allied health, other health related discipline or law (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Nursing).
- Commercially focused approach with a strong understanding insurance terms and financial performance with the ability to assess cost implication and manage financial aspects of injury and claim management.
- Proven ability to direct and coordinate complex liability and legal matters related to injury claims, including interpreting legal advice, reviewing medico-legal documentation, liaising with solicitors and external legal representatives, and providing expert recommendations and advice on all aspects of workers compensation and injury management.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively with experience in the use of Solv Injury or similar injury management databases, as well as HealthRoster, Stafflink and Qlik Sense reporting and analytics.
- Proven working knowledge of the operations of NSW Treasury Managed Fund would be an advantage. Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Chance for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District
- NSW Health SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn. For enquiries, please contact Vivian Ho on 0499 547 648 or via email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 8 June 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rm9cy