Job Description
About the Role
The purpose of the role is to ensure the best outcomes for our participants/workers by supporting the Lifetime Care Frontline team with its decision making and knowledge management processes. The principles of collaboration and informed decision-making are central to Lifetime care and will be achieved by your critical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based treatment, care and support options which suit individual requirements.
Benefits
A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
17.5% annual leave loading
icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Review Officer you will:
Apply critical reasoning and thinking within a decision-making framework when reviewing requests for services and supports to ensure they appropriately meet the needs of people with severe injuries.
In carrying out the above accountability, understand how disability impacts on daily living and identify when the individual / and or their families would benefit from early intervention and/or other supports funded by icare and through other sources.
Keep abreast of and champion the understanding of the legislative framework and Guidelines and the contribution to the decision-making framework.
Support the knowledge management of research and advice on injury management and service delivery to people with severe injuries to identify gaps and barriers in service delivery and share this broadly across the business.
In carrying out the above accountability, provide guidance and support to the operational staff to ensure the appropriate provision of services for people with severe injuries in a cost-effective manner. This includes specialist knowledge on best practice in interventions and supports including care programs; supports for community participation and assistive technology.
Provide assistance and guidance to the Operational and Assessment & Reviews teams in the management of disputes and complaints.
Work collaboratively with the Business Enablement and Service Delivery teams in the design and implementation of internal quality assurance and continuous improvement systems to drive quality and consistency in decision making.
Work collaboratively with service providers to ensure the optimal delivery of programs to people with severe injuries
Uphold the principles of icare, promote respect for participants and uphold their dignity.
Actively contribute to a learning culture by:
identifying and participating in own professional development opportunities to ensure currency of skills and knowledge with regard to current evidence and best practice;
sharing expertise across icare using a positive, collaborative and coaching approach;
taking accountability for the successful completion of all assigned projects.
Skills & Experience
A developed understanding of the needs and perspectives of people with disabilities/severe injuries.
Critical reasoning skills to ensure a high degree of integrity in the decision-making processes.
Excellent communication skills – ability to build rapport and communicate complex information and create and nurture effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
Capability to work in an ambiguous environment.
Attendance at training and development events in any icare office is required.
Maintain a current Working with Children Check.
Up to date with current Public Health Order requirements
Experience in relevant health or disability areas.
Experience and/or understanding of CTP / Workers Compensation legislation and guidelines.
Experience working with people with brain and/or spinal cord injuries.
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
For more information about icare visit our website
icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.
The purpose of the role is to ensure the best outcomes for our participants/workers by supporting the Lifetime Care Frontline team with its decision making and knowledge management processes. The principles of collaboration and informed decision-making are central to Lifetime care and will be achieved by your critical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based treatment, care and support options which suit individual requirements.
Benefits
A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
17.5% annual leave loading
icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Review Officer you will:
Apply critical reasoning and thinking within a decision-making framework when reviewing requests for services and supports to ensure they appropriately meet the needs of people with severe injuries.
In carrying out the above accountability, understand how disability impacts on daily living and identify when the individual / and or their families would benefit from early intervention and/or other supports funded by icare and through other sources.
Keep abreast of and champion the understanding of the legislative framework and Guidelines and the contribution to the decision-making framework.
Support the knowledge management of research and advice on injury management and service delivery to people with severe injuries to identify gaps and barriers in service delivery and share this broadly across the business.
In carrying out the above accountability, provide guidance and support to the operational staff to ensure the appropriate provision of services for people with severe injuries in a cost-effective manner. This includes specialist knowledge on best practice in interventions and supports including care programs; supports for community participation and assistive technology.
Provide assistance and guidance to the Operational and Assessment & Reviews teams in the management of disputes and complaints.
Work collaboratively with the Business Enablement and Service Delivery teams in the design and implementation of internal quality assurance and continuous improvement systems to drive quality and consistency in decision making.
Work collaboratively with service providers to ensure the optimal delivery of programs to people with severe injuries
Uphold the principles of icare, promote respect for participants and uphold their dignity.
Actively contribute to a learning culture by:
identifying and participating in own professional development opportunities to ensure currency of skills and knowledge with regard to current evidence and best practice;
sharing expertise across icare using a positive, collaborative and coaching approach;
taking accountability for the successful completion of all assigned projects.
Skills & Experience
A developed understanding of the needs and perspectives of people with disabilities/severe injuries.
Critical reasoning skills to ensure a high degree of integrity in the decision-making processes.
Excellent communication skills – ability to build rapport and communicate complex information and create and nurture effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
Capability to work in an ambiguous environment.
Attendance at training and development events in any icare office is required.
Maintain a current Working with Children Check.
Up to date with current Public Health Order requirements
Experience in relevant health or disability areas.
Experience and/or understanding of CTP / Workers Compensation legislation and guidelines.
Experience working with people with brain and/or spinal cord injuries.
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
For more information about icare visit our website
icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Review Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Newcastle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
