Data And Administration Projects Officer

The University of Sydney

DATA AND ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS OFFICER
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND INJURY MANAGEMENT GROUP, HUMAN RESOURCES
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
REFERENCE NO. 2096/1211

Apply your professional skills, expertise and discretion to analyse complex and large data sets for the purpose of reporting to senior University Groups

Provide full suite of office support services to Workers Compensation and Injury Management Group

Full-time continuing, remuneration package: $92K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Group are part of Human Resources within the University. The Group are responsible for providing injury management services to the University as a whole (our client base). The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Group are also charged with the responsibility for managing the University's Workers Compensation account, including ensuring that all staff with work related injuries receive appropriate treatment and are supported in their return to work process. In addition to this the Group are responsible for the financial management of the Workers Compensation premium, adherence to appropriate legislations and relationship with third parties, including our insurer, treatment, rehabilitation and legal providers.

This position is responsible for providing data maintenance, analysis, support services and a full range of professional administrative and data maintenance analysis support services to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Group. The position also maintains warehouses and analyses key data and reporting up to Senate level for the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Group and develops and delivers a range of assigned projects that support key strategies and functions essential to achievement of the Groups' financial goals and service delivery objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, Workers Compensation and Injury Management, you will apply high level support to the group including full office management and managing and analysing complex and large data sets for the purpose of reporting. You will also provide project and administrative support to the Injury Management Coordinators, Claims Prevention Coordinator and Manager, Injury Management and Workers Compensation. This extends to ensure administrative processes and systems within the unit operate efficiently and effectively.

To succeed, you will require the following skills, experience and qualifications:

relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and applicable qualifications

well developed analytical and conceptual skills, especially in numeric areas, and the ability to bring multiple perspectives to problem solving

demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage in independent consultation with a wide range of staff in a large complex organisation

excellent report writing skills

project management skills with demonstrated experience in completing projects on time, within budget and in scope to achieve organisational and unit objectives

knowledge and experience of the Workers Compensation legislation and Injury Management practices or desire to learn.

Understanding of current issues in the higher education sector, nationally and internationally will be highly regarded as will previous experience in providing advice on and managing unit operational and project budgets.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/positions/ and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 9 April 2012 (11.30pm)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.