The Opportunity
Reporting to the Leader Self-Insured Services, the Evaluator is part of a team who possess a broad diversity of skills and experience and have a strong focus on values and cultural alignment. The role ensures legislative requirements are met, evaluates self-insurer performance, and drives continuous improvement of employer obligations under the Return to Work Act, whilst raising ReturnToWorkSA’s presence as a regulator. 

The Position
This role is responsible for ensuring employers meet the legislative requirements and exercise delegated powers and discretions appropriately to maintain the level of performance expected as a self-insured employer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide advice and support to applicants and potential applicants for self-insurance to ensure they understand and can meet the legislative requirements
• Evaluate existing self-insurers against legislation and prescribed standards and make recommendations relating to corrective actions and renewal of registration
• Drive improvement in self-insurer performance through a range of ongoing interactions and support activities. 

This will be a full-time ongoing position.

About You
As the successful candidate you ideally will have experience operating in a self-insured environment and be familiar with standards and the Return to Work Act.  You will have a good understanding of self-insurance, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to support and educate relevant stakeholders.

Desirably possessing audit qualifications; you will be able to navigate various business systems, have acute attention to detail, be able to produce high quality and concise written reports, and have excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.  You will also be a good communicator and able to build effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. 

 Special Requirements / Conditions

• Frequent travel to meet with clients (including to regions)
• Current driver’s licence is essential
• Based on assessment of risk the occupant of this position may be required to maintain certain vaccinations (as relevant) and provide evidence.

ReturnToWorkSA Profile
At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible. 

Why join us? 
Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. As well as offering competitive salaries with salary packaging options, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • a free onsite gym, bike storage and end-of-trip facilities
  • annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and Corporate Cup challenge
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • and a proactive EAP provider.
• Flexible work options including hybrid working from home.
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development, including LinkedIn Learning and SBS Inclusion.
• Salary sacrificing options.
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD. 

Further Information
Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

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The total remuneration package for this position will commence from $107,842 (exclusive of superannuation).  The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experiences.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience addressed to Rebecca Lawton, Recruitment Advisor supported by your current resume by 9.00am Friday 20 September 2024.  If you would like to discuss the position further, you can contact Rebecca on 8233 2246.

We strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately.  The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.

Inclusion and Acceptance
ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 Still not sure?
Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. We firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we still want to hear from you.