Remuneration: $73,551.21 - $75,219.36 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 5
Location: Waratah Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537553
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th January 2025

Workers' Compensation Payroll Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Safety and Risk team who have responsibility for the management of Worker’s Compensation, Work Health and Safety and General Lines of Insurance for the Hunter New England Health District. You’ll be joining a fantastic team that enjoys a cohesive and positive culture, where people support each other and enjoy a range of social activities.

This role is based at our Waratah Campus, located in Newcastle NSW. Free parking is available on-site and we are also within close walking distance of public transport, shops, essential services, and great coffee!

Reporting to the Recovery at Work Manager, this position you will provide management of the workers compensation wage transactions and monitoring of claims to ensure prompt closure of applicable claims. You are a highly motivated, organised individual who loves working with tight deadlines, has an eye for detail and is keen to develop your workers compensation and/or pay processing knowledge.

We are seeking someone who is a team player, and has great skills in time management, task prioritisation, communication and stakeholder engagement.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Holliday on Lauren.Holliday@health.nsw.gov.au or Stevie Newey on Stevie.Newey@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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Workers' Compensation Payroll Officer

Hunter New England Local Health District