Injury Management & Return-to-Work Specialist

Silverchain; Perth; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Salary packaging up to $18,500 taxfree

Health and wellbeing resources

Descripción de la vacante

Silverchain is seeking an Injury Management Advisor to coordinate complex claims and drive return-to-work outcomes across national jurisdictions. The role focuses on early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and claims management within a fast-paced, not-for-profit environment.

The position requires an Allied Health Degree and expertise in injury management, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

Formación

• Allied Health Degree is highly desirable and relevant to the role.
• Experience with injury management practices and legislation is preferred.
• Ability to operate autonomously within a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end injury management and return-to-work processes for injured employees across allocated jurisdictions nationally, including early intervention, fitness for work assessments, rehabilitation planning, and workers' compensation claim management.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review tailored return-to-work plans that support employees in safely re-engaging with meaningful work while balancing operational requirements, legislative obligations, and employee wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching, and education to line managers and leaders on injury management best practices, workplace adjustments, return-to-work obligations, and legislative requirements to build capability and ensure consistent outcomes.
• Manage and assess pre-employment medical escalations, providing recommendations and guidance to support informed hiring decisions while mitigating workplace health and safety risks.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate closely with external stakeholders, including rehabilitation consultants, medical practitioners, exercise physiologists, allied health providers, legal representatives, insurers, and workers' compensation agents to facilitate optimal recovery and claim outcomes.
• Lead negotiations relating to workers' compensation settlements on behalf of Silver Chain, ensuring commercially sound outcomes that align with organisational objectives, legislative requirements, and employee needs.
• Develop and execute effective case management strategies for complex and high-risk claims, applying sound judgement in the interpretation and application of workers' compensation legislation, workplace policies, and industry best practice.
• Monitor claim performance, identify emerging risks and trends, and implement proactive injury management strategies aimed at reducing claim duration, improving recovery outcomes, and controlling claim costs.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to influence positive outcomes, resolve barriers to recovery, and ensure a collaborative approach to injury management.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, projects, and programs, ensuring deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and organisational objectives.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, reporting, and compliance records while ensuring all activities are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Allied Health Degree

Injury management

Negotiation

Autonomy

Educación

Allied Health Degree

Herramientas

Solv Injury

Descripción del empleo

Silverchain is seeking an Injury Management Advisor to coordinate complex claims and drive return-to-work outcomes across national jurisdictions. The role focuses on early intervention, rehabilitation planning, and claims management within a fast-paced, not-for-profit environment.

The position requires an Allied Health Degree and expertise in injury management, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills.