Return to Work Specialist

Overview

Return To Work Specialist – Workers Compensation, Sydney

At Allianz, we're proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. We prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers. We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, with a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility.

Let's care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

The primary purpose of this role is to support claims teams and case managers in applying appropriate, timely, cost-effective injury management strategies and identifying and addressing biopsychosocial barriers to promote early recovery and durable return to work for injured employees.

About The Role

• Collaborate with claims operations and treatment providers to develop strategies for reducing the costs and impact of claims through structured injury management practices.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to support case managers and employers managing physical, psychological and hybrid work injuries.
• Establish and maintain provider management strategies and relationships to enable support to the business and drive positive return to work outcomes.
• Support and drive the implementation of return to work initiatives and innovations aimed at optimising customer and commercial outcomes.
• Implement injury management strategies within teams and business units to ensure continuous improvement of return to health and work outcomes.
• Build capability by coaching and mentoring teams on injury management methodology to reduce the duration and cost of claims and assist Technical Specialists and Team Managers to provide team support and assistance in medical and injury management.
• Understand and adhere to relevant legislative timeframes, policies and procedures to mitigate risks and manage compliance, escalating as necessary.
• Design and facilitate training sessions aimed at embedding strategies, processes, and the application of relevant legislation/guidelines.

About You

• Extensive experience in injury management relating to occupational rehabilitation, claims management and/or return to work
• Understanding of relevant regulatory and/or legislative compliance requirements that impact the organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of strategy development and ability to work with multiple stakeholders to align business strategy with organisational priorities
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Team focused
• Knowledge of psychological conditions and/or mental health qualifications is highly regarded
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

Benefits And Perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for work/life balance
• Career Development: Mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities, including access to over 10,000 learning resources
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel; financial wellness initiatives and Employee Share Purchase Program

About Our Culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We celebrate inclusion and equal opportunity, valuing the unique perspectives and talents of people of all genders, ages, religions, orientations, and abilities. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive.

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please contact careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Financial Services and Insurance

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