Injury Management Coordinator

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

Competitive bonus program with квартer

Employee share plans with free shares

Parental leave policy

Salary packaging options

Flexible working policy

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Injury Management Coordinator to support KCGM Operations in Kalgoorlie. You will ensure proactive injury management, oversee workers’ compensation processes, and promote health across the production centre.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, the role operates on a 5/2: 4/3 9-hour day roster, and is shared across KCGM and Kalgoorlie Operations. A strong background in occupational health and fitness-for-work is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years occupational health/injury management experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of Fitness for Work requirements, Ergonomics, Workers Compensation and Occupational Health Rehabilitation Services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate management of workplace injuries including referred early care and/or workers’ compensation claims by liaising with medical teams, injury management personnel, treating practitioners, external rehabilitation providers and the company insurer.
• Facilitate return to work programs for early care and/or workers’ compensation claims and provide updates on injury status to relevant management.
• Communicate with medical and allied health providers to develop and implement return to work programs and plans for workplace injuries.
• Develop and implement proactive injury management and rehabilitation strategies with internal/external stakeholders to achieve fitness for work outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records/files of injury management activities.
• Provide effective case management strategies for injured workers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Workers Compensation & Injury Management Certificate

Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Injury Management Coordinator to join our KCGM Operations in this challenging and rewarding position.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent working a 5/2: 4/3 9-hour day roster.

The Injury Management Coordinator is a shared role across KCGM and Kalgoorlie Operations. The primary role is to ensure the health of all workers through the delivery of proactive injury management, facilitation of the workers compensation process and general health promotion across the Kalgoorlie Production Centre.

What you can look forward to:

• Coordinate the management of workplace injuries including referred early care and/or worker’s compensation claims by regularly liaising with the applicable medical teams, injury management personnel, treating practitioners, external rehabilitation providers, and the company insurer.
• Facilitate return to work programs for early care and/or worker’s compensation claims and provide updates on injury status, health and medical matters to relevant department and line management;
• Communicate with medical and allied health providers to develop and implement return to work programs and plans for workplace injuries.
• Develop and implement pro-active injury management and rehabilitation strategies alongside relevant internal/external stakeholders to achieve desired fitness for work outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records/files of injury management activities.
• Provide effective case management strategies for injured workers.

Where you’ll add value:

• Minimum three years occupational health/injury management experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of Fitness for Work requirements, Ergonomics, Workers Compensation and Occupational Health Rehabilitation Services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to positively influence others.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, you multitask effectively and are comfortable in a dynamic & outcome focused environment.

Qualifications:

• Workers Compensation & Injury Management Certificate or similar suitable qualification.

Desired Experience & Competencies:

• Occupational Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiologist qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety.
• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100% (Full-Time contracted position only)
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site – based employees

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.