Workers Compensation Advisor

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

Based at James Goold House, the Workers Compensation Advisor plays a key role in supporting injured employees and facilitating safe and timely return-to-work outcomes across MACS schools and offices.

Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Injury Management, this role is responsible for the end-to-end management of workers compensation claims, including assessing claim eligibility, supporting recovery and return to work, liaising with key stakeholders and external agents, and managing disputed or litigated claims.

You will work closely with MACS leaders, employees, treating practitioners, insurers, and legal representatives to ensure best-practice claims management and compliance with legislative requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team committed to promoting a culture of health, safety and wellbeing across one of Victoria's largest education employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coordinate the management of workers compensation claims, from lodgement through to return to work or closure.
• Conduct investigations and prepare documentation including incident and witness reports.
• Collaborate with employees, treating practitioners, agents and school leaders to support injury recovery and return-to-work planning.
• Manage weekly compensation entitlements, treatment approvals, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide advice and support to schools and MACS office staff on workers compensation procedures and obligations.
• Oversee disputed claims, including representation at the Workplace Injury Commission and legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate injury and claims records, data systems, and reporting documentation.
• Engage in internal and external claims reviews to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Support senior leaders and managers in applying legislative requirements and best practice recovery strategies.

ABOUT YOU

• You bring a strong understanding of the Victorian workers compensation scheme and relevant legislation.
• You have hands-on experience managing a broad range of workers compensation claims, including return-to-work planning and dispute resolution.
• You are confident navigating complex stakeholder relationships, including injured workers, insurers, legal representatives, and senior leaders.
• You are proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused, with strong documentation and case management skills.
• You are committed to employee wellbeing and safe work practices, and value collaborative, ethical work environments.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Thursday, 2 October 2025