Injury Lead

**About Us
In October 2020, Woolworths Group Supply Chain rebranded to become Primary Connect - an end-to-end supply chain partner within Woolworths Group. Our team of more than 8,000 support businesses within Woolworths Group (such as Supermarkets, Countdown and Big W), and over 1,300 commercial customers across the country, to connect communities with the products we need and love.

Becoming Primary Connect gives us the opportunity to keep growing so we can become the next generation supply chain whilst remaining an essential part of Woolworths Group. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

**Injury Lead - Yennora Distribution Centre
- 6 months fixed term contract with an option to work full-time or part-time (4 days)
- Standard business hours based in Yennora Distribution Centre
- Take the next step toward building a long-term career

**About Us**
In October 2020, Woolworths Group Supply Chain rebranded to become Primary Connect - an end-to-end supply chain partner within Woolworths Group. Our team of more than 8,000 continues to support our Woolworths, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Countdown, and BIG W stores across the country, providing them with our customers’ favourite food, drink, and everyday needs items.
Becoming Primary Connect gives us the opportunity to keep growing so we can become the next generation supply chain whilst remaining an essential part of Woolworths Group. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

**The Opportunity**
As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people Due to an internal career development move, we are seeking for a talented Injury Lead to be based in our Yennora Distribution Centre (DC) for 6 months.

This role exists to support the implementation of an integrated injury management strategy at a site level. The role will help the site teams in achieving a step change in their Injury Management and Workers Compensation performance.

Reporting into the Regional Injury Manager, the Injury Lead position exists to support the focus on early return to work and appropriate support for injured team members. We are seeking to appoint a talented and passionate Injury Lead to be based in our Sydney National Distribution Centre (SNDC). This role exists to support the implementation of an integrated injury management strategy at a site level and will help the site teams in achieving continuous improvement with their Injury Management and Workers Compensation performance.

Key duties include
- Developing and maintaining a business culture which supports the proactive management of work and non-work injuries, illnesses or conditions
- Implementing workers’ compensation policies and procedures in accordance with the relevant legislation
- Managing the site’s early intervention program and workers compensation claims
- Develop and coordinate return to work plans, rehabilitation plans and liaise with treatment providers to promote recovery
- Prepare quarterly analysis on claims, reporting on themes and trends in the portfolio
- Maintain a strong and professional relationship with key stakeholders working with them as the main point of contact

**Who we’re looking for**
As our Injury Lead, you will play a valuable role in the Primary Connect team where you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally in a supportive team environment.

To be successful you will demonstrate significant experience in a similar position or possess extensive operations and leadership experience as well as:

- Knowledge of injury management concepts, claims management procedures and relevant legislative requirements in the area of your control
- Demonstrated skills in process development, consultation, education, implementation, support, evaluation and reporting
- Ability to decipher medical reports and identify potential common law risk mitigation strategies
- Ability to interpret legislation relating to workers' compensation administration or willing to learn
- Ability to manage confidential information and situations in a sensitive manner
- Demonstrated experience in Return-to-work or injury management
- Current certified Return to Work Certificate

**What’s in it for you?**
You will be joining a talented and driven team of like-minded injury professionals who are passionate about achieving great outcomes.

You will also enjoy:

- Culture of innovation, recognition and always creating together
- Get involved with complex problems to solve in a supportive environment
- Great team member benefits and discounts on Groceries, Beer & Wine, Petrol, Insurance, and more across all Woolworths Brands
- Play an integral part in our Primary Connect purpose of “We connect communities with the products they need and love”The opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia across our brands
- An exciting career - as our business grows, so do the opportuniti