Injury Prevention & Return-to-Work Leader (Hybrid)

Orica; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention & Management Specialist to lead governance and improvement of injury prevention and return-to-work practices across Australia Pacific. The role covers workers’ compensation, rehabilitation, litigation coordination, and psychosocial risk management within a cross-border team.

The successful candidate will hold an AHPRA registration with an allied health background, have 5+ years in injury management, and bring knowledge of Australian workers’

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered allied health professional with current registration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in injury management, rehabilitation or return to work.
• Experience in mining, resources or industrial environments is highly regarded.
• Training in workplace rehabilitation and return-to-work processes.
• Strong knowledge of Australian workers’ compensation schemes and insurer partnerships.
• Experience managing litigated claims and coordinating with legal/insurers.
• Experience developing safety and health management systems and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional injury prevention and management strategy and plan future needs.
• Manage workers’ compensation schemes across Australia, including insurer relationships.
• Oversee caseload of 30+ injuries/illnesses with triage, rehab and RTW planning.
• Coordinate litigated injury, illness and disease claims with SHES, legal teams and insurers.
• Lead injury prevention activities, workplace assessments and musculoskeletal/ergonomic risk management.
• Support psychosocial claims management and development of risk frameworks.
• Develop safety and health management systems, procedures and training materials.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Injury management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Allied health tertiary qualification (physiotherapist/OT/nurse)

Workplace rehabilitation training

Job description

Injury Prevention & Management Specialist

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

We are seeking an experienced, AHPRA registered Injury Prevention & Management Specialist to lead the continuous improvement and governance of injury prevention, rehabilitation and injury management practices across our Australia Pacific business.

Reporting to the Regional Health Lead and working within the AusPac SHES Systems and Governance team, you will manage a broad portfolio spanning workers’ compensation, claims management, rehabilitation, return-to-work programs, injury prevention and litigated claims across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

The role may be based in Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne, with Brisbane preferred. It offers hybrid working arrangements and will involve occasional travel across the AusPac region.

• Lead and help shape the regional injury prevention and management strategy, including improvement initiatives and planning for future business needs;
• Manage workers’ compensation schemes across Australia, including insurer relationships, premium negotiations and jurisdictional requirements;
• Manage a case load of up to 30+, injury and illnesses, initial triage, rehabilitation and sustainable return-to-work planning;
• Coordinate litigated injury, illness and disease claims in partnership with SHES, legal teams and insurers;
• Lead injury-prevention activities, including workplace assessments and the management of musculoskeletal and ergonomic risks;
• Support the management of psychosocial claims and the development of effective psychosocial risk and case-management frameworks.
• A relevant tertiary qualification with current AHPRA registration, ideally as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse or similar allied health;
• At least five years’ experience in injury management, rehabilitation or return to work;
• With experience in mining, resources or an industrial environment, highly regarded;
• Training in workplace rehabilitation and return to work and tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety or a related discipline, highly regarded;
• Strong knowledge of Australian workers’ compensation schemes, including jurisdictional legislation and experience partnering with insurers;
• Demonstrated experience managing litigated claims and coordinating with legal and insurance representatives;
• Experience managing psychosocial claims and risk management frameworks;
• Experience developing safety and health management systems including procedure development, support materials, training etc;
• Demonstrated ability to influence with multiple internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships through clear communication, professionalism and a collaborative approach.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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