Injury Management and Return to Work Specialist

About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Injury Management & Return to Work Specialist to join the Safety – Health & Hygiene team at Whyalla. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating injury management and return to work programs that support our people, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive positive outcomes for both workers and the business.

You will act as the key point of contact for injured and ill employees, their leaders, medical providers, and claims agents, ensuring early intervention, effective rehabilitation, and sustainable return-to-work outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will also provide guidance, coaching, and assurance to leaders and stakeholders on WorkCover, injury management, and compliance requirements. This is a highly impactful role where your expertise will directly improve recovery outcomes, maintain self-insurance standards, and strengthen our culture of care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-work programs with employees, leaders, and medical providers.
• Facilitate suitable duties programs and negotiate recovery pathways aligned with medical restrictions and operational needs.
• Provide advice, coaching, and mentoring to management on WorkCover, return-to-work programs, and extended wage support.
• Maintain strong relationships with injured workers, supervisors, treating doctors, allied health professionals, and claims agents.
• Ensure compliance with South Australian legislation, GFG standards, and WorkCover Performance Standards for Self-Insurers.
• Attend medical reviews, case conferences, and claim review meetings to support early intervention and best outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with legislative and self-insurance requirements.
• Contribute to audits, investigations, and reporting to support compliance and continual improvement.
• Drive operational excellence by developing and implementing early intervention initiatives and return-to-work strategies.
• Promote a positive safety culture by supporting health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across site.

About You

• Formal qualifications in injury management, rehabilitation, or a related discipline.
• RTWSA Return to Work Coordinator certification (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of South Australian Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in injury management, WorkCover claims, and self-insurance compliance.
• High level of communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases.
• Proficient in claims management systems, Microsoft Office, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in heavy industry or self-insured environments highly desirable.

Key Benefits
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us
OneSteel Manufacturing
operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia's only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia's manufacturing sector.

Why Work Here?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.