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Services and Functions
Introduction
As a self insurer for workers compensation we provide a professional level of service to all employees of the UNSW, within the legislative framework of our licence issued by WorkCover NSW. Our functions include:
Key Points
- The University is self-insured for workers’ compensation in both New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
- The University has been licensed by WorkCover NSW in New South Wales as a self insurer for workers compensation since July 1987, and in the Australian Capital Territory, by ACT Workcover since 1988.
- The UNSW is one of only two self insured universities in New South Wales.
- Occupational rehabilitation involves restoring injured employees to the fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational and economic usefulness to which they are capable, consistent with their pre-injury status. It involves early intervention based on early reporting of injuries and provision of appropriate services on assessment of the injured worker’s needs.
Roles and Functions
- Administering the workers compensation function at the UNSW under a self insurance scheme, including the annual renewal of our licence in NSW.
- Processing workers compensation claims in a timely manner. This includes making a decision on liability for all claims, within the legislative time allowed, and the preparation of claim payments to employees, budget units and service providers.
- Arranging for the defence of litigation brought against the University arising out of workers compensation claims disputes.
- Developing, implementing and managing rehabilitation and injury management policies and programs for injured employees.
- Developing and monitoring individual injury management and rehabilitation plans for injured employees by liaising with relevant parties and obtaining the advice of outside professionals if necessary. This process includes identifying and assessing suitable duties.
- Advising executive management on legislative changes, and details of any claims with a potential to affect the University. Advice may include legal opinions supplied by external lawyers.
- Advising the University community, including the Executive, managers, supervisors and other staff on all matters relating to workers compensation and rehabilitation
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