Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor

Join us to build a better Bunbury

Bunbury, Australia

Reference: 6801233

Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor

- 24-month up to full-time contract
- Matched superannuation contributions up to 5%

Are you passionate about workplace health, safety, and supporting people through recovery?

Do you want to make a difference in shaping a positive proactive safety culture while helping employees return to work safely and confidently and ensuring that wellbeing is felt, not just measured?

The City of Bunbury is seeking a dedicated Injury Management and Wellbeing Advisor to join our People & Safety team.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building a safe and supportive workplace, where wellbeing is a priority.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate proactive wellbeing programs through collaboration with stakeholders
- Coordinate injury reporting and assessment in line with legislation and policy.
- Implement and oversee rehabilitation programs tailored to individual employee needs.
- Liaise with medical professionals, managers, and employees to support recovery pathways.
- Develop and facilitate effective return-to-work plans.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend proactive strategies to prevent workplace injuries.
- Provide ongoing advice, guidance, and support to staff throughout their recovery journey.

You'll succeed if this sounds like you:

- You champion a worker centred approach to injury management and wellbeing.
- You have relevant qualifications or significant experience in injury management, occupational health and safety, or return-to-work coordination.
- You understand workers/' compensation legislation and rehabilitation frameworks.
- You are skilled in building strong, empathetic relationships with employees, medical providers, and managers.
- You can manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion and professionalism.
- You have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
- You're a proactive team player who is passionate about health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

At the City of Bunbury, we are Welcoming and Full of Opportunities.

We celebrate diversity, collaboration, and growth. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Access to a heavily discounted Southwest Sports Centre membership.
- Matched superannuation contributions up to 5% and other employee benefits.

How to apply:

Submit your application including a cover letter, CV, and responses to the selection criteria via the City of Bunbury Careers Page:

Please note: Applications received via Seek will not be accepted.

For more information, contact the City of Bunbury on (08) 9792 7000.

We/'re committed to inclusion

The City of Bunbury is an equal opportunity employer and proudly encourages applications from all backgrounds.

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, contact us at info@bunbury.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9792 7000.

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