Manager Workers Compensation and Injury Management

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum

Location: Station Street, Penrith

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ621098

Application Close: 1st December 2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of injury management and workplace rehabilitation? NBMLHD People and Culture is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to step into the pivotal role of Manager, Workers Compensation & Injury Management. In this district-wide Leadership role, you will drive strategic and operational excellence to ensure high performance and best-practice outcomes. Leading the LHD's strategy for workers compensation and injury management you will champion a proactive, people-focused approach to workplace rehabilitation and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a safe, supportive return to work culture.

Our People and Culture team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to creating a rewarding experience for all employees across the District. Join a team where your leadership will make a tangible difference in the lives of staff and patients by applying Now.

Benefits available for eligible employees.

• 2 minute walk to Penrith Train Station and Penrith Westfield
• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications* in an appropriate discipline and/or extensive workers compensation and injury management experience and expertise. (*Formal qualifications may be offset by extensive management experience and proven expertise in injury management; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience).
• Extensive working knowledge of the Workers Compensation legislation as well as proven working knowledge of the operations of NSW Treasury Managed Fund.
• Experience in managing a Workers Compensation/ Injury Management team that includes a payroll function.
• Well-developed oral and written communication, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in providing expert advice to managers and employees on all aspects of injury management.
• Demonstrated skills in effective case and claims management in workers compensation and liability management and proven ability to direct complex legal issues.
• Experience in the use of InjuryConnect or similar injury management data base, Health Roster, Stafflink and Qlik Sense reporting.
• Demonstrated superior problem solving, analytical and research skills to develop and implement solutions to complex issues through recommendations, strategies and policies.

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