Injury Management Advisor

Business: EBOS Group

Location:Keysborough, VIC, AU, 3173

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Injury Management Advisor

About us

With almost 5,000 employees in 115 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.

EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

The Role

Here at EBOS Group we have a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised Injury Management Advisor with excellent communication and high attention to detail to join the WHS team.

Working closely with and supporting the Injury Management & Return to Work (RTW) Manager, you will coordinate and advise business units on the workers' compensation claims process, ensuring timely processing, and provide technical advice, and return to work solutions for all businesses across the Group in Australia.

You will also proactively identify injury trends and solutions to increase compliance and reduce financial risk to the Group.

As such your ability to influence and build relationships coupled with analytical skills and ability to resolve problems will be critical to your success.

What you will do:

• Provide advice and guidance to functional heads, managers, supervisors and workers on workers compensation, injury or illness processes;
• Develop and monitor return to work programs in collaboration with relevant parties;
• Monitor claims expenses and liaise with key stakeholders as required;
• Educate & coach managers regarding their role and responsibilities in the injury management process;
• Maintain injury management data and registers for WHS reporting activities;
• Establish and attend periodic claim reviews with case managers, workers, treating medical practitioners and managers to ensure claims are managed appropriately;
• Actively supporting the Injury Management & RTW Manager by attending case conferences with GP's and other treating health professionals;
• Assist business unit managers, WHS and HR partner teams to provide guidance and advice in relation to the management of non-work-related injuries and medical conditions.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years' experience within a national workers compensation role;
• Qualifications in Psychology, Injury Management, Return to Work or WHS essential;
• Experience in complex workers compensation management including premium placement, review and analysis;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of WHS and workers compensation (state based legislation and practical application);
• Demonstrated understanding of SIRA Guidelines, including all other state equivalent.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.

Other benefits include:

• Employee Share Plan;
• Company Paid Parental Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Wellbeing;
• Staff Awards;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Health Insurance Discounts;
• And More.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively strive to build a gender-equitable team and cultivate a culture that embraces individuals from all walks of life. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, and cultures (including First Nations Peoples).

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organization and contributes to our success.

How to apply

If you believe that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role 'APPLY' now and submit your application.

Pre-employment checks may be required and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

We are unable to proceed with your application if your current visa restrictions preclude you from being able to perform the role in line with immigration laws.

No agency assistance required.