Technical & Injury Management Specialist

EML; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Fitness Passport

Discounts via RewardsHub

Corporate wellbeing program

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company celebrations

Annual incentive scheme

Job summary

EML, Australia’s leading personal injury claims manager, is seeking a Technical & Injury Management Specialist to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full‑time basis, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.

You’ll provide technical guidance to claims teams on complex cases, develop proactive injury management strategies, coach teammates, and support outcomes for workers and employers across NSW.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience within NSW workers compensation scheme.
• Experience in injury management within a fast-paced workers compensation environment.
• Strong claims management experience, particularly with long-term and litigated claims.
• Sound knowledge of work capacity and treatment approvals.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical support to others.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide practical, considered advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to claims teams on complex claims and legislative requirements.
• Develop and implement proactive injury management strategies.
• Provide specialist coaching and one-on-one support to claims team members.
• Support teams with complex work capacity, treatment and long-term claim decisions.
• Review claims management practices and identify emerging trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Team Leaders to develop strategies that support team performance and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Injury management

Claims management

Work capacity knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coaching/mentoring

Job description

Why Join EML?

An Award-Winning Celebratory Culture That Recognises You

EML is known for its strong culture of appreciation, connection and celebration. Our people benefit from a powerful Reward & Recognition program, with more than 30,000 recognition moments shared in a single year, making our people feel valued and supported.

Flexibility That Supports Your Life

After your probation (subject to performance), you have the flexibility to work from home along with the choice between:

• Monthly rostered days off , or
• A 9-day fortnight

giving you more control over your time and work life balance.

Grow With a Specialist Organisation

Because personal injury is the only thing we do, EML offers one of the most stable and future‑focused careers in the industry. Our deep expertise, purpose‑driven work and development pathways help you build a long‑term career in a field where your skills will always be in demand. EML’s investment in AI-powered technology is designed to reduce admin, giving you more time to focus on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Make a real difference in people’s lives with EML

Are you passionate about helping people get their lives back after injury or illness?

As Australia’s largest specialist in personal injury claims management, our sole focus is helping people return to work safely and confidently after a workplace incident.

We’re now welcoming applications for Technical & Injury Management Specialist to join our supportive, purpose-driven team in Sydney on a permanent, full-time basis, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.

You’ll join our Hospitality Industry Insurance (HII) business, providing industry-specific workers compensation insurance to more than 1,600 accommodation hotels, pubs and clubs across NSW. In this specialist role, you’ll use your technical workers compensation and injury management expertise to support claims teams, manage complex scenarios and help deliver positive outcomes for workers and employers.

This is deeply meaningful work where your expertise, problem-solving and commitment to supporting others can make a real impact every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical guidance to claims teams on complex claims and legislative requirements
• Develop and implement proactive injury management strategies
• Provide specialist coaching and one-on-one support to claims team members
• Support teams with complex work capacity, treatment and long-term claim decisions
• Review claims management practices and identify emerging trends and opportunities for improvement
• Work with Team Leaders to develop strategies that support team performance and outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

It’s ok if you haven’t done this exact role before. What matters most is your commitment to supporting others, strong technical knowledge and ability to navigate complex workers compensation matters.

Do you have…

• Strong technical experience within the NSW workers compensation scheme
• Experience in injury management within a fast‑paced workers compensation environment
• Strong claims management experience, particularly with long‑term and litigated claims
• Sound knowledge of work capacity and treatment approvals
• Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical support to others
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and provide practical, considered advice

Why You’ll Love Being Part of EML

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

• Hybrid work options for better balance.
• Fitness Passport providing heavily discounted access to your local gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub plus discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners.
• Corporate wellbeing program , including gym and health insurance discounts.
• Comprehensive learning and development tailored to help you grow.
• More than a traditional Employee Assistance Program, our EAP provides access to professional medical advice and safety features for our employees and their families
• Company-wide celebration events that keep us connected.
• Annual incentive scheme + regular salary reviews.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a purposeful, people‑focused career with stability, balance and a culture that celebrates you we would love to hear from you.