Wal Hussein

Experience

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  Employers Mutual Limited

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Senior Injury Management Advisor

  The development of Injury Management Plans for all injured workers in EML’s corporate portfolio. Manage and provide training to the Corporate Team consisting if 2 Injury Management Advisors, an Injury Management Officer, and an Administration Assistant.Provide education and advice on Worker’s Compensation, Injury Management, and OHS issues to employers, injured workers, treating doctors, rehabilitation providers and various stakeholders. Facilitate and negotiate the development of Injury Management Plans amongst the above stakeholders to ensure an Early, Safe, and Durable return to work of injured workers and cost effectiveness.Ensure that my team met and exceeded the WorkCover performance and remuneration guidelines. Show less

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  National Foods

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  NSW OHS & Workers Compensation Manager

  OH&S Improvement Facilitate the development and implementation of cohesive, systematic and disciplined occupational health and safety and risk management plans at multiple sites across NSW. Conduct internal Safety and Worker’s Compensation audits. LeadershipLead and champion OH&S activities which will influence and challenge management and employee mindsets and behaviours to bring about supportive and pro-active health and safety behaviours.ComplianceEnsure that NSW operations are in compliance with all relevant OH&S legislative requirements including Workers compensation requirements. Establish appropriate processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.RehabilitationEnsure that effective processes for the rehabilitation of injured employees exist and are followed.Workers CompensationManage all aspects of workers compensation for NSW including injury management and claims management. Set in place appropriate processes and procedures and monitor and report on these with the aim of developing strategies to minimise claims, costs and premiums.EducationDesign, develop and implement on going educational programs in relation to Health & Safety and Workers Compensation which will support management to comply and achieve OH&S strategy outcomes.Reporting and analysisEnsure that management has appropriate, up-to-date information about performance issue and trends on which to make decisions. Show less

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  Allianz Australia Limited

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  National Account Manager Workers' Compensation/OHS

  OH&S Value Added ServicesProvide value added OHS services to Allianz’s Corporate Workers Compensation clients. Conduct information seminars, training, risk assessments, audits, and provide OHS advice. This included developing and implementing a specialised Risk Rating Matrix to assess client performance and identify high-risk clients across all industry sectors. Account ManagementEnsure the effective and efficient management of a portfolio of National Corporate Workers Compensation Accounts, including a number of large Blue Chip Multinationals. This involves the management of all client related services (including claims and injury management staff) and the resolution of any potential issues with regards to premiums, claims and injury management, operations, and relationship management. Show less

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  Safety Sense

  Jan 2007 - now

  Director

  Safety SENSE Pty Ltd is a Sydney based OHS and Workers' Compensation Consulting Company which is committed to assisting organisations meet their OHS and Workers’ Compensation needs.Safety SENSE consultants have over 10 years experience in providing consultancy, auditing and training services to large iconic Australian businesses in both the OHS and Worker’s Compensation arenas.Consultancy services include on site or off site to assist with the development and implementation of OHS Management Systems, OHS policies and procedures, consultation arrangements, Self-Insurer Standards, and risk management methodologies.Auditing services are conducted by our experienced auditors, who are accredited by the Registrar Accreditation Board Quality Society of Australasia (RABQSA). Safety SENSE auditors specialise in audits for Self Insurance, Case/Injury Management, AS/NZS 4801, SafetyMap, Legislative Compliance, and Custom Systems auditing.Training services are provided by our WorkCover NSW Accredited Traininers. Safety SENSE traininers have many years of operation experience and can provide WorkCover NSW Accredited training in; * OHS Consultation (Formerly OHS Committees) * Introduction to RTW Coorditation * Advanced RTW Coordination * OHS Construction Induction (Formerly Green Card training) * Senior First Aid, and * Customised training programs to suit organisational needs.Workers' Compensation services aim to assist organisations to control their premiums. Safety SENSE can analyse your business and insurance requirements to develop practical solutions to meet your needs.Good safety management is a legislative obligation, however most employers who have embraced safety management will tell you that the financial savings and improved corporate image means that systematic safety management is not just a legal obligation, but it also makes good sense – Safety SENSE! Show less