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Overview

Manager Workers Compensation and Injury Management

Corporate Services

Position number:013610 | Work type: Permanent - Full Time | Location:Perth CBD

Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form - Manager Workers Compensation and Injury Management

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Please be advised this advertisement has been extended to accommodate the public holiday; applications will now close Tuesday, 30 September 2025 at 4.30 PM. This is a permanent, full time vacancy available for immediate filling.

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative professional to lead our Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Team within the Safety and Health Branch. This Team plays a vital role in promoting welfare and wellbeing, injury prevention, safe work practices, and early intervention to support meaningful recovery at work.

As the Manager Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management, you will:

- Lead a team of qualified and passionate professionals to implement and enhance workplace rehabilitation systems, processes, and practices.
- Provide high-level expertise, advice, and supervision in injury case management, compensable injury management, and return-to-work strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contemporary knowledge of legislation, policies, and processes is maintained and shared across the Department.

What We’re Looking For

- Proven leadership experience in workers’ compensation and injury management.
- Strong understanding of contemporary rehabilitation and return-to-work practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a supportive team culture.

Why Join Us?

- Make a real difference in the lives of injured workers.
- Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

- A comprehensive Resume that outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements specifically in reference to Leadership and Team Management, Expertise in Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management, and Strategic Thinking and Innovation.
- Contact details of two work-related referees (one must be your current line manager).

- Leadership and Team Management
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team in a complex environment, fostering collaboration and service excellence.
- Expertise in Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management
Extensive knowledge and experience in workers’ compensation legislation, injury management, and workplace rehabilitation.
- Strategic Thinking and Innovation
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve injury management outcomes and align with organisational goals.

All remaining Essential Specific Criteria will be assessed later in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for up to 12 months, in accordance with relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Marina Norris on 0475 933 766 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for culturally appropriate application advice. Disability adjustments support is available; contact the Diversity and Inclusion team for confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you have difficulty submitting your online application, contact RAMS Helpdesk for assistance.

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