Business Manager

at  Kairros

Company Description
Are you looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Want to join a company that champions equality and delivers a unique service model built around supporting and embracing diversity.
Job Description

As the Business Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the performance of the business unit and each Team Leader meets benchmarks for state RTW outcomes.
• Implement strategies to proactively manage RTW performance in order to meet state benchmarks.
• Lead, supervise and coach team so that they undertake work in accordance with divisional priorities, policies and processes.
• Embed Managing for Excellence principles within business of regular progress reviews, annual performance appraisals and individuals meeting professional development requirements.
• Engage and lead direct reports to deliver their individual and team KPIs and develop and implement strategies to address areas of underperformance.
• Manage and monitor team resourcing and portfolios at business unit level.
• Oversee recruitment and selection and on boarding of new team members.
• Prepare business unit budget for Operations Manager (OM).
• Manage expenditure within budget and in accordance with delegations.
• Provide leadership and direction to Senior Consultants in order to meet financial performance expectations as per budget.
• Oversee and manage invoicing within the business unit ensuring sufficient documentation is completed and all billing is captured.
• Business unit to meet WorkCover accreditation requirements.
• Quality KPI to be met at business unit level.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Quality Management System (QMS) by performing all tasks in accordance with Kairros’ QMS and actively supporting all employees to do this.
• Regularly review risks (internal and external) including legislative changes, to support business planning and response.
• Perform all work in accordance with the HWCA National Consistency Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and encourage and foster this focus organisation wide.
• Actively provide feedback about the performance of the quality management system to Kairros’ Quality Management Representative.
• Routinely survey the internal and external environment to identify threats and opportunities to the business.
• Implement systems and processes to facilitate knowledge management and retention relevant to your role and the business areas you are responsible for.
• Undertake specific services assessments including worksite, functional, ergonomic, equipment, home and job analysis as required.
• Conduct initial assessments, identify RTW barriers and design/implement/monitor programs that assist injured employees return to the workforce as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to progress files and achieve high RTW rates with minimum case costs.
• Liaise with insurers, medical practitioners, employers and workers to achieve outcomes appropriate for all parties.
• Complete accurate case notes which reflect actions undertaken and any recommendations to achieve the RTW goal.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:

• An inclusive and integrative attitude towards engaging with the many diverse cultural groups that make up the society in which we live and work
• The ability to engage with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients and stakeholders in their recovery and return to work journey
• A passion for empowering people to achieve their health and wellness goals
• A willingness to travel (Current Vehicle and Drivers Licence needed)
• Qualifications and relevant registration in any of the following:
• Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Osteopathy, Rehabilitation Counselling or Social Work
• Determination to consistently provide a high level of customer service
• Current or able to obtain Working with Children Check and Police Clearance

• Ensure the performance of the business unit and each Team Leader meets benchmarks for state RTW outcomes.
• Implement strategies to proactively manage RTW performance in order to meet state benchmarks.
• Lead, supervise and coach team so that they undertake work in accordance with divisional priorities, policies and processes.
• Embed Managing for Excellence principles within business of regular progress reviews, annual performance appraisals and individuals meeting professional development requirements.
• Engage and lead direct reports to deliver their individual and team KPIs and develop and implement strategies to address areas of underperformance.
• Manage and monitor team resourcing and portfolios at business unit level.
• Oversee recruitment and selection and on boarding of new team members.
• Prepare business unit budget for Operations Manager (OM).
• Manage expenditure within budget and in accordance with delegations.
• Provide leadership and direction to Senior Consultants in order to meet financial performance expectations as per budget.
• Oversee and manage invoicing within the business unit ensuring sufficient documentation is completed and all billing is captured.
• Business unit to meet WorkCover accreditation requirements.
• Quality KPI to be met at business unit level.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Quality Management System (QMS) by performing all tasks in accordance with Kairros’ QMS and actively supporting all employees to do this.
• Regularly review risks (internal and external) including legislative changes, to support business planning and response.
• Perform all work in accordance with the HWCA National Consistency Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and encourage and foster this focus organisation wide.
• Actively provide feedback about the performance of the quality management system to Kairros’ Quality Management Representative.
• Routinely survey the internal and external environment to identify threats and opportunities to the business.
• Implement systems and processes to facilitate knowledge management and retention relevant to your role and the business areas you are responsible for.
• Undertake specific services assessments including worksite, functional, ergonomic, equipment, home and job analysis as required.
• Conduct initial assessments, identify RTW barriers and design/implement/monitor programs that assist injured employees return to the workforce as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to progress files and achieve high RTW rates with minimum case costs.
• Liaise with insurers, medical practitioners, employers and workers to achieve outcomes appropriate for all parties.
• Complete accurate case notes which reflect actions undertaken and any recommendations to achieve the RTW goal