Senior Injury Management Advisor

CFL (Parent); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recharge days

Autonomy

Energy reduction commitment

Job summary

Collins Foods Limited is seeking a seasoned Injury Management lead to oversee complex cases, ensure safe return‑to‑work outcomes, and maintain compliance with self‑insurance requirements across multiple states.

You will collaborate with operational leaders, insurers and clinicians to continuously improve injury management frameworks and governance while supporting a safe and healthy workforce.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in injury management and workers' compensation across sectors.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-work practices, and legislative requirements.
• Experience in self-insurance environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead injury management practices across the business and ensure timely support for employees.
• Partner with leaders, insurers, rehabilitation providers and clinicians to manage complex cases.
• Develop tailored return-to-work plans and monitor outcomes for compliance and safety.

Skills

Injury management

Workers' compensation

Return-to-work

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Our mission at Collins is Restaurants Done Better. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That's a 4-day working week every 4 weeks
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Head of Safety & Wellbeing, you will lead and influence injury management practices across the business, ensuring employees receive timely support and safe return-to-work outcomes while maintaining compliance with legislative and self-insurance requirements.

You will partner closely with operational leaders, insurers, rehabilitation providers, and treating professionals to manage complex cases, provide expert advice, and contribute to the ongoing development of Collins Foods' injury management framework.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing complex workplace rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
• Providing expert injury management advice and coaching to stakeholders.
• Developing tailored return-to-work and suitable duties plans.
• Supporting workers' compensation self-insurance governance and compliance activities.
• Analysing injury management trends and recommending improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with regulatory audits and documentation requirements.
• Building strong relationships with external providers and key business stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development of national injury management strategies, policies, and processes.

About You

You'll be a confident injury management professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine passion for supporting people.

You'll Bring

• Significant experience managing workers' compensation and injury management programs across multiple states.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation, return-to-work practices, and legislative requirements.
• Experience working within self-insurance environments (highly regarded).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with a focus on data integrity.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment

About Collins Foods Limited

Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 21,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany.

Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.