Claudio Stella
Shellharbour
Summary
Dynamic Injury Prevention Specialist with extensive expertise in implementing effective strategies to minimise workplace injuries and promote employee safety. Proficient in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and developing tailored safety training programs that foster a culture of safety. Recognised for exceptional collaboration skills, adaptability, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results across various industries. Strong command of safety regulations, injury analysis, and proactive problem-solving techniques ensures a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Injury Prevention Specialist
NSW Health
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement the Psychosocial Risk Framework: Create procedures, resources, and tools for managing psychosocial risks across the Local Health District, including training to raise awareness, improve resilience, and equip staff with strategies to address psychosocial hazards. Provide targeted interventions and action plans to foster a positive, supportive workplace culture.
- Coordinate Occupational Violence Prevention Training: Oversee the planning, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive occupational violence prevention training across the organisation.
- Supervise Manual Handling Program: Manage and coordinate the Manual Handling Program for the Local Health District, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective staff training.
- Lead Respiratory Protection Program: Direct the coordination of the Respiratory Protection Program across the Local Health District, ensuring its efficient execution and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Chair Occupational Violence and Aggression Working Groups: Chair three working groups focused on tackling workplace violence, advocating for stronger policies, support systems, and innovative solutions such as real-time reporting tools and enhanced mental health support initiatives.
- Designed custom training modules tailored specifically towards high-risk job functions within the organization, reducing instances of severe accidents significantly over time.
- Served as a subject matter expert on injury prevention topics, providing guidance and support to colleagues across various departments within the organisation.
- Enhanced company safety culture by collaborating with management to develop effective injury prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
Allied Health Manager (Secondment)
NSW Health
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Evaluated patient care and initiated procedural changes for increased benefit.
- Organised and directed worker training programs to resolve personnel problems, hire new staff and evaluate employee performance.
- Led efforts towards accreditation readiness, resulting in successful completion of external audits without any major findings or deficiencies noted.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and performance evaluations, resulting in increased overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement integrated care plans, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Recovery at Work Coordinator
NSW Health
04.2014 - 05.2023
- Independently manage and coordinate the recovery process for workers following both work-related and non-work-related injuries, ensuring a smooth transition back to work.
- Deliver training and development programs to the workforce focused on promoting wellbeing and maintaining safe work practices.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve recovery at work, with a focus on enhancing the psychosocial wellbeing of employees.
- Provide high-level guidance to the workforce and insurers to minimise the socio-cultural impact of workplace injuries and ensure effective recovery processes.
- Proactively identify opportunities for injury prevention and lead projects that empower the workforce to collaborate in the recovery process.
- Accredited NSW Health WHS Auditor: Conduct comprehensive audits across various sites within the district, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Operations Manager Health Education (Secondment)
NSW Health
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Overseeing the coordination and delivery of training programs across all health disciplines within the local health district. Streamlining processes, managing resources, and ensuring compliance to enhance the effectiveness of health education services and support workforce development.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organisation leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Rehabilitation Shellharbour Hospital ISLHD
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Coordinate and Facilitate Group Rehabilitation Programs: Manage and deliver the unit’s group rehabilitation program, ensuring effective execution and outcomes.
- Conduct Assessments and Develop Care Plans: Assess the needs of consumers with mental health conditions and create tailored therapeutic care plans.
- Collaborate on Service Development: Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and Implement Therapeutic Programs: Design and implement group and individual programs to enhance functional skills, clinical outcomes, quality of life, and self-management of disabilities.
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Injury Occupation and Health (IOH), Wollongong NSW
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Sub-Contracting return to work co-ordinator role to large blue-collar organisation.
- Training and in-service contracting to various organisations in the aged care sector
- Functional capacity evaluations, Workplace assessments, Ergonomic assessments, Activity of Daily Living assessments and home modification assessments.
- Develop rehabilitation plans, suitable duties plans and comprehensive reports.
- Case management facilitating return to work for injured workers and CTP claims.
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team and liaising with various stakeholders.
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
The Recovre Group, Wollongong NSW
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Managing case load assisting injured workers with return to work
- Liaising and consulting with health professionals, employers and insurance case managers.
- Functional capacity evaluations, Workplace assessments, Ergonomic assessments and Activity of Daily Living assessments.
- Develop rehabilitation plans, suitable duties plans and comprehensive reports.
Lifestyle Facilitator/Disability support worker
Interact Australia, Integrated Family and Youth Service, Sunshine Coast QLD
01.2008 - 11.2011
- Autonomously support & facilitate clients to achieve goals associated with community participation and independence
- Encourage clients to develop strategies to achieve goals.
- Communicate with client stakeholders and health care professionals.
Education
Certificate IV - Occupational Health and Safety
Vocational Educational and Training Accreditation Board NSW
01.2012
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
University of the Sunshine Coast
01.2011
Certificate III - Aged Care
Technical and Further Education QLD
01.2007
Certificate IV - Business (Frontline Management)
Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board NSW
01.2004
Skills
- Effective communication and relationship building
- Empowering team dynamics and stakeholder engagement
- Skilled in planning and execution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Innovative thinker, proactive problem solver
- Workplace safety
Accomplishments
Development of the Psychosocial Risk Management Framework, tools and resources for the efficient and effective management of psychosocial hazards. Review of occupational violence and aggression reporting mechanisms to establish strategy in enhancing systemic change.
Certification
- Effective Leadership in Health Program, University of Wollongong and NSW Health 2015
- Grad cert in Leadership, facilitate a CPI project to improve communication following workplace injury
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Allied Health Manager (Secondment)
NSW Health
03.2025 - 06.2025
Injury Prevention Specialist
NSW Health
06.2023 - Current
Operations Manager Health Education (Secondment)
NSW Health
06.2021 - 08.2022
Recovery at Work Coordinator
NSW Health
04.2014 - 05.2023
Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Rehabilitation Shellharbour Hospital ISLHD
08.2013 - 04.2014
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Injury Occupation and Health (IOH), Wollongong NSW
01.2012 - 08.2013
Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
The Recovre Group, Wollongong NSW
01.2012 - 08.2013
Lifestyle Facilitator/Disability support worker
Interact Australia, Integrated Family and Youth Service, Sunshine Coast QLD
01.2008 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - undefined
University of the Sunshine Coast
Certificate III - Aged Care
Technical and Further Education QLD
Certificate IV - Business (Frontline Management)
Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board NSW
Certificate IV - Occupational Health and Safety
Vocational Educational and Training Accreditation Board NSW
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