Perth Hybrid Injury Management Specialist: Return-to-Work

Silverchain Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Silverchain Group is seeking an Injury Management Advisor to coordinate complex claims and manage return-to-work and injury management for injured employees. The role requires allied health expertise and strong knowledge of workers' compensation across national jurisdictions.

The position is hybrid, based in Perth, with responsibilities spanning planning, case management, and collaboration with clinicians, insurers, and leaders to ensure safe, compliant and timely recoveries for staff.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Degree required.
• Specialised knowledge of worker's compensation and injury management.
• Ability to make decisions, resolve conflicts, and solve problems in case management.
• Negotiation and influencing skills for management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end injury management and return-to-work for injured employees nationwide.
• Develop and monitor tailored return-to-work plans balancing legislation and wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice and coaching to line managers on injury management best practices.
• Coordinate pre-employment medical escalations and support hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to facilitate recovery and claim outcomes.
• Lead negotiations on workers' compensation settlements.
• Develop and implement effective case management strategies for complex claims.
• Monitor claim performance and identify risks to reduce cost and duration.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Injury management

Workers' compensation knowledge

Case management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Allied Health Degree

Tools

Solv Injury

Job description

Silverchain Group is seeking an Injury Management Advisor to coordinate complex claims and manage return-to-work and injury management for injured employees. The role requires allied health expertise and strong knowledge of workers' compensation across national jurisdictions.

The position is hybrid, based in Perth, with responsibilities spanning planning, case management, and collaboration with clinicians, insurers, and leaders to ensure safe, compliant and timely recoveries for staff.