Closing Date:May 14, 2008 Issue Date: April 30, 2008 Position No: 1538Salary: $72,666.00
Job Description:
Our Vision: Victorian workers returning home safe every day.
Our Mission: Working with the community to deliver outstanding workplace safety, together with quality care and insurance protection to workers and employers.
Purpose of the role:
The Health Services Group provide for both WorkSafe and the TAC a strategic health program based on seven major platforms:
Client worker guidance
Quality Providers
Clinical outcomes focus
Leading edge health purchasing management via effective fee management and contract arrangements
Provision of shared clinical services to WorkSafe and TAC claims management
Provide real time connectivity to health providers
Undertake health research that supports clinical and return to work priorities
The Equipment Brokerage Manager plays a strategic role for HSG:
Procuring prescribed equipment for HSG clients.
Managing the performance of the specialist equipment providers
Managing stakeholder issues within WorkSafe and HSG
Working with other stakeholders in developing and refining work processes
Reporting on key performance indicators
Developing resources for the specialist equipment providers and the HSG to enhance relationships
Primary responsibilities and accountabilities of this role are:
Establishing a network of specialist equipment providers for prescribed equipment for HSG clients.
Assist in the development of purchasing frameworks, negotiating fees and service level agreements.
Negotiating the best value for money for prescribed equipment
Implement initiatives to improve processes and efficiencies with the equipment brokerage team revolving around the management and sourcing of equipment.
The provision of advice on work practices and achieving an effective outcome for injured workers/clients in relation to obtaining prescribed equipment.
Policy and work practice development and the provision of high level technical advice and guidelines based on current standards, industry trends, relevant government standards (nationally and internationally) and WorkSafe and HSG’s business needs.
Manage specialist equipment providers complaints.
Manage the equipment brokerage team.
The timely management of prescribed equipment repair and maintenance schedules.
Initiate service development and or delivery with relevant equipment industry suppliers that will improve service delivery & efficiency, scheme viability and support strategies for HSG clients.
Undertake business analysis, stakeholders consultation and gain endorsement of proposals to improve equipment brokerage within business areas.
Complywith WorkSafe Victoria OHS policy and procedure and legislative requirements
The successful candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in procurement
Knowledge and experience in working within the health and/or compensable market
Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to respond to complaints, assist with training
Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining collaborative relationships with others
Demonstrated experience in working with stakeholders in the identification, research, analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives
Project management
Experience working in a team environment where cooperation, negotiation and flexibility is highly valued
Sound competency with Windows based applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
This is a full time, permanent position.
The salary for this role is $72,666.00
This position has been advertised internally and externally.
Please refer to the attached generic position profile and person specification for further details.
To apply for this position please forward your application to the HR Service Centre:
Email: recruitment@workcover.vic.gov.au
Please quote reference number: #1538 on all correspondence.
HR Service Centre
WorkSafe Victoria
Level 22, 222 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Tel: (03) 9641 1234
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