Injury Management & Return-to-Work Leader

Metcash; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5th week annual leave

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Metcash Injury Management Advisor role based in Huntingwood, NSW with a 4 day on-site presence. You will lead injury management and return to work practices across NSW, ACT and New Zealand operations, and coach leaders to manage injuries confidently.

Partner with injured workers, healthcare providers and insurers to achieve successful recoveries, oversee claims, and drive early intervention initiatives. The role blends empathy with commercial thinking and requires allied health credentials with

Qualifications

• Allied Health qualification and experience.
• Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation (ideal).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Injury Management and Workers' Compensation.
• Strong understanding of return to work legislation and claims management processes.
• Experience working with insurers, medical providers and rehabilitation professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead injury management and return to work practices across NSW, ACT and New Zealand operations
• Coach and support leaders to confidently manage workplace and non-work-related injuries
• Partner with injured workers, healthcare providers and insurers to achieve successful recovery outcomes
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliant, timely and cost-effective management
• Drive early intervention initiatives that improve wellbeing outcomes and reduce claim durations
• Analyse injury trends and claims data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with People & Culture, operational leaders and external providers on complex cases
• Support fitness for work assessments, rehabilitation programs and return to work plans
• Deliver training and education programs that build injury management capability across the business
• Contribute to strategic projects, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Injury management

Workers' compensation

Return to work

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Allied Health qualification

Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation (ideal)

Job description

Metcash Injury Management Advisor role based in Huntingwood, NSW with a 4 day on-site presence. You will lead injury management and return to work practices across NSW, ACT and New Zealand operations, and coach leaders to manage injuries confidently.

Partner with injured workers, healthcare providers and insurers to achieve successful recoveries, oversee claims, and drive early intervention initiatives. The role blends empathy with commercial thinking and requires allied health credentials with