Injury Management Advisor

Suncorp Group; Newcastle; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shine platform

Hybrid working

Paid parental leave

Study support

Volunteer leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing coaching

EAP access

Descripción de la vacante

Suncorp Group in Newcastle is seeking an Injury Management Advisor – Workers Compensation to lead evidence-based injury management, advise on treatment and rehabilitation, and support Claims Advisors to optimize tail claims. This 12-month, full-time role is hybrid, with a front-end portfolio focus.

You will ensure legislative compliance, coach the team, interpret medical reports, and align decisions with policy while promoting customer-first practices and cost-effective outcomes.

Formación

• Degree in Allied Health is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in workers' compensation and occupational rehabilitation is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical injury management advice regarding treatment and rehabilitation needs.
• Interpret medical reports and advise on necessity of intervention.
• Ensure decisions align with legislation, evidence-based practice, and delegated authority.
• Work closely with leaders and technical specialists to embed proactive, consistent practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning, process development, and improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Clinical experience

Injury management

Legislation & compliance

Educación

Allied Health degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

• Newcastle CBD location/ hybrid work from home
• Coach Claims Advisors on effective injury and claims management strategies
• 12 month full-Time role

Purpose Of The Role

Our people-first culture empowers employees to make decisions and succeed in a supportive and high-performing environment that embraces change and continuous improvement. We live by Suncorp’s values: Caring for others, Being courageous, and Doing the right thing—and these values underpin everything we do. The Injury Management Advisor – Workers Compensation is critical to delivering timely, evidence-based, and compliant injury management services. This role supports recovery and return-to-work outcomes by providing technical advice on treatment and rehabilitation needs, influencing claims strategies, and supporting Claims Advisors to manage tail claims effectively. You will champion consistent decision-making, legislative compliance, and coaching across the team while promoting customer-first practices and contributing to overall claims performance and cost-effectiveness. The position is in a Front end (0 to 26wks) Small to Medium ER Portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide clinical injury management advice regarding treatment and rehabilitation needs
• Interpret medical reports and advise on reasonableness and necessity of intervention
• Ensure decisions are aligned with legislation, evidence-based practice, and delegated authority
• Work closely with leaders and technical specialists to embed proactive, consistent practices
• Contribute to strategic planning, process development, and improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Allied Health related discipline is mandatory
• Minimum 2 years Clinical experience
• Minimum 2 years Workers Compensation - Desired
• Minimum 2 years Occupational Rehabilitation experience - Desired
• Ability to identify developmental needs of team members and recommend training activities to achieve positive outcomes.

What You'll Enjoy

• Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

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