Injury Management Advisor

Camden Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

35-hour week

Hybrid work arrangements

Health program (flu vaccines, skin)

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an Injury Management Adviser to lead injury prevention and recovery initiatives, based at the works depot. You’ll manage workers’ compensation claims end-to-end and develop tailored Recover at Work Plans in collaboration with stakeholders to support safe and sustainable return to work.

Role requires Return to Work Coordinator qualifications and current registration with a relevant body, plus strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Return to Work Coordinator qualifications and current unrestricted membership with a relevant professional body (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC/RCAA, or AASW), supported by on-the-job experience in injury management.
• Demonstrated experience managing workers’ compensation claims, developing Recover at Work plans, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks, with the ability to educate others and ensure compliance at the local level.
• Proven ability to align injury management strategies with broader organisational goals, working effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to building relationships and influencing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care and support for workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Develop and manage Recover at Work Plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee the end-to-end injury management process, including workers’ compensation claims.
• Deliver expert advice on injury prevention and early intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with WHS teams to identify hazards and improve occupational health.
• Maintain accurate records and analyse injury data to inform future strategies.
• Support people leaders in building their capability to manage injured workers effectively

Skills

Return to Work Coordinator

Injury management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic collaboration

Communication & influence

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional body membership (AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC/RCAA/AASW)

Job description

SALARY: $99,839 – 114,434 pa + super + leaseback vehicle

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Fully maintained leaseback vehicle
• Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
• Ample free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology

Are you passionate about workplace health and safety? Do youthrive in a role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? We’relooking for a proactive and compassionateInjury Management Advisortojoin our team and help shape a safer, healthier workplace for all.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

About the role

This position is your opportunity to be at the forefront ofinjury prevention and recovery. Based at our works depot, you’ll provideimmediate support to injured workers, develop tailored Recover at Work Plans,and manage workers’ compensation claims from start to finish. You’ll also playa key role in promoting workplace safety and supporting employees withnon-work-related injuries.

You’ll work closely with employees, healthcare providers,and managers to ensure a smooth and sustainable return to work process, whilealso contributing to injury prevention strategies and training initiatives.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Provide immediate careand support for workplace injuries and illnesses
• Develop and manageRecover at Work Plans in collaboration with stakeholders
• Oversee the end-to-endinjury management process, including workers’ compensation claims
• Deliver expert advice oninjury prevention and early intervention strategies
• Collaborate with WHSteams to identify hazards and improve occupational health
• Maintain accuraterecords and analyse injury data to inform future strategies
• Support people leadersin building their capability to manage injured workers effectively

What we're looking for

• ProfessionalQualifications:Returnto Work Coordinator qualifications and current unrestricted membershipwith a relevant professional body (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC/RCAA, or AASW),supported by on-the-job experience in injury management
• Injury ManagementExpertise:Demonstratedexperience managing workers’ compensation claims, developing Recover atWork plans, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to support safeand sustainable return to work outcomes
• Legislative Knowledge:Strongunderstanding of relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks, with theability to educate others and ensure compliance at the local level
• Strategic Collaboration:Proven abilitytoalign injury management strategies with broader organisational goals,working effectively across teams and disciplines
• Communication &Influence:Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approachto building relationships and influencing outcomes.
• Time Management:Exceptionalorganisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities anddeliver timely results
• Stakeholder Engagement:A collaborativemindset and the ability to foster strong working relationships acrossmultidisciplinary teams to drive positive return to work outcomes
• Be part of a supportiveand forward-thinking team
• Make a meaningful impacton employee wellbeing
• Opportunity to workflexible working arrangements
• Health program includingflu vaccinations, skin checks, health and wellbeing leave and corporategym membership

Special Requirements: The successful applicantis required to obtain a National Police Clearance, and hold a Current Valid Driver’sLicence

Further Information

Katherine Mosca, Team Leader Injury Management & Wellbeing on 02 4653 3575

Closing Date for above position

05/10/2026