Injury Management Advisor

Champion employee wellbeing as Banyule's Injury Management Advisor.
Are you passionate about supporting employee wellbeing and driving positive outcomes in workplace health and safety? Banyule City Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Injury Management Advisor to join our collaborative and award-winning team.

About The Role And What You'll Love
Taking a person centred approach you'll oversee the entire injury management lifecycle - from initial incident response to rehabilitation / return to work and long-term claims handling - ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and Council policies. You'll love:

Purposeful impact and professional influence:
This role is central to supporting staff wellbeing and safety across Council. You'll lead injury management and return-to-work programs, directly helping employees recover and return to the workplace.

Strategic and collaborative environment:
The position offers the opportunity to work within a values-driven, award-winning organisation that prioritises innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including managers, HR Business partners, external providers, and insurers.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth:
Our strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is embedded in our values and daily operations – it's how we work. You'll lead the provision of accessibility solutions and reasonable adjustments, ensuring all employees can thrive.

You Will

• Provide specialist advice and support to the Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator, people leaders, and the wider organisation, particularly in Injury Management, Return to Work, and Claims Management.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of workplace accessibility solutions and reasonable adjustments for employees.
• Liaise between internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely and accurate updates that impact Council's premiums and compliance.
• Implement early intervention strategies to reduce the number and duration of active claims, supporting employees' safe and sustainable return to work.
• Ensure Council meets its obligations under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 and our Safety Management Framework.

About You/We're Looking For Someone Who Brings

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health, Allied Health, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in injury management and return-to-work coordination, including knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice rehabilitation strategies.
• Experience managing WorkCover claims and liaising with insurers, medical professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to design and implement tailored Return to Work plans that balance operational needs and employee wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of workplace accessibility and reasonable adjustment principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis and strategic reporting to inform safety and wellbeing improvements.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and resolve sensitive issues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage competing priorities.

Pre-employment Requirements

• National Coordinated Criminal History Check

We Offer

• Salary $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum, plus super.
• A permanent, full-time position with a monthly RDO.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing.

How To Apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrable achievements aligned to the 'key selection criteria' in the position description.

For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call
Simon Warren
on

for a confidential conversation.

Applications close:
27 November 2025
at
11:45pm
Why choose Banyule?
Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email

Our Values
: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement
: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians
: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment
: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.