Workers Compensation Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kennards Hire Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Workers Compensation Manager
Seven Hills, NSW

  • Western Sydney location | Onsite parking | Hybrid work arrangement
  • Great company culture | High performing team

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that's been around since 1948, we know what matters most: our customers and our family and it's at the heart of everything we do. We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches.
Our mission is clear: to be the best hire company in the world. We're committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we're all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers' jobs easy.

About the role
We're looking for an experienced Workers Compensation Manager to manage our workers compensation claims and return-to-work programs.

This is your chance to make a real difference by supporting the health and well-being of our people through exceptional injury management and excellent collaboration with managers, insurers and our return-to-work partner.

Responsibilities.

  • Manage end-to-end workers compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
  • Manage insurer performance and the renewal process, taking a proactive approach.
  • Manage relationship with return-to-work provider, supporting managers and our people with complex return-to-work.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant workers compensation legislation across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Collaborate across the business to develop proactive injury management strategies.
  • Build strong partnerships with insurers, medical professionals, and regulators.
  • Educate and support leaders on best practice injury prevention and return-to-work processes.
  • Monitor injury data and trends, driving continuous improvement in workplace safety.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll be a confident and compassionate professional who combines deep technical knowledge with a people-first mindset. You will bring:

  • 5+ years' experience in workers compensation and injury management.
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian and NZ workers compensation legislation.
  • Experience implementing return-to-work programs in complex or multi-site environments.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Relevant qualifications in WHS, rehabilitation, or a related field.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for helping people get the support they need.

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There's also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:Leave Conversion - Convert up to five unused personal leave days into extra annual leave each year.

  • Paid Parental Leave - Support for you and your growing family with paid primary and secondary carer leave.
  • Profit Share Program - Share in the success you help create, with bonuses paid based on performance.
  • WHEREFIT Discounts - Enjoy up to 50% off health, fitness and wellbeing products and services across AU and NZ.
  • Career Development - Access to a variety of professional and personal development programs and online courses
  • Plus many more… check out our Work with Us page for more information

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