Injury Management Specialist

NURTURE. GROW. THRIVE.

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an injury Management Specialist to join the passionate team on a Part-Time, Fixed-Term, 12-month contract for a maternity leave cover.

As our injury management specialist, you will be responsible for proactively managing workers compensation claims, end to end, across a national portfolio. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, assisting injured workers in their recovery and early return to meaningful work.

While supported by the Head of Safety, you will have autonomy to drive initiatives and engage with stakeholders that value your contribution.

This is a part-time opportunity, working 3 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Injury Management Specialist, you will:

- Provide professional and expert support, focusing on the rehabilitation of the employee and early return outcomes
- Engage all stakeholders to provide a seamless and transparent, end-to-end process
- Identify claims with increasing levels of risk and implement strategies for both current and potential liabilities on these claims
- Analyse data to report injury management performance and identify claim trends
- Perform all administrative functions of the workers compensation and salary continuance functions
- Implement strategies for effective cost management on claims and premiums
- Work closely with key stakeholders to identify suitable duties and strategies to overcome challenges when returning to the workplace
- Provide ongoing support to monitor the progress of injured workers’ recovery and capacity to return to work
- Provide advice and training to managers in the recovery and return to work process

ABOUT YOU
- Demonstrated experience in an organisation overseeing claims and injury management, and facilitating return to work, preferably across multiple jurisdiction
- Sound working knowledge of applicable legislation
- Possess a tertiary qualification in Allied Health (OT, Physio, Psychology, or related) would be an advantage
- Passionate about providing exceptional customer service and delivering positive outcomes
- Seeking a team where you can have an impact
- Genuinely understand that people are our most important asset
- Experience liaising with a broad variety of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate with influence
- Comfortable resolving conflict and negotiating positive outcomes

ABOUT ELDERS

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We’re part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia’s history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it’s part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please today.

For more information call Jamie Hoffmann on 0419 725 510 or visit our careers page

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