Injury Management Partner

Brightwater Care Group Ltd.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550/year

Flexible work arrangements

BrightwaterPlus discounts

MyFitnessPassport access

24/7 medical and mental health support

Employee referral scheme

Paid parental leave

Return-to-work bonus

Job summary

Brightwater Care Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Injury Management Partner to lead injury management initiatives within our Safety & Health team.

You will partner with leaders across the business to drive prevention, recovery and safe return-to-work outcomes, while advising on workers' compensation claims and rehabilitation programs. You will develop proactive injury prevention strategies, manage complex claim processes, and ensure compliance with WA WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety and Health or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of WA workers' compensation scheme and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing workers' compensation claims in a complex organisation.
• Experience developing and managing return-to-work and rehabilitation programs.
• Knowledge of the WHS Act 2020 and associated standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience interpreting claims and injury data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience using safety management systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead injury management initiatives across the business, partnering with leaders.
• Develop and deliver proactive injury prevention and return-to-work programs.
• Provide expert guidance on workers' compensation claims, rehabilitation, and injury management frameworks.
• Advise on compliance with WHS requirements and related standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Relationship-building

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Safety and Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Injury Management Partner

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Injury Management Partner to join our Safety & Health team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and people-focused professional to lead injury management initiatives, partner with leaders across the business, and drive positive outcomes for our workforce.

In this dynamic role, you will play a key role in supporting employees through injury prevention, recovery and return-to-work programs through the development and delivery of proactive injury prevention.

You will also act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on workers' compensation claims, rehabilitation programs and injury management frameworks, helping employees achieve safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Why Join Brightwater

• Make a real impact on employee wellbeing and recovery.
• Help deliver positive and impactful injury prevention and return-to-work outcomes.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Grow your career alongside a leading WA care organisation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Safety and Health or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the WA workers' compensation scheme and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing workers' compensation claims in a complex organisation, insurer or related environment.
• Experience developing and managing return-to-work and rehabilitation programs.
• Knowledge of the WHS Act 2020 and associated standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience interpreting claims and injury data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and a customer-focused approach.
• Experience using safety management systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.

Talk to us

If you are a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner looking to utilise your skills in a dynamic and flexible role that you can truly make your own, bring your vision and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in disability services.

Brightwater promotes an Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.

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