Injury Management Consultant

About us
Established in 1840, we are Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth, and care services for our members and the community.
As a social enterprise, we're motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions.
We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers, and the Australian community.
For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life.
It's about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community, and empowered to live life on your terms.
Your New Role Looks Like This :
At Australian Unity, we're looking for an Injury Management Consultant to drive our early intervention and return-to-work initiatives.
In this role, you'll work closely with managers, supervisors, insurers, medical practitioners, and employees, providing expert advice to support successful return-to-work outcomes and build a culture of care and support.
This is your opportunity to shape our ongoing Early Intervention and workers' compensation Strategy by implementing meaningful initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster a thriving workplace.
What You'll Be Doing :
Drive Positive Outcomes: Provide expert early intervention and rehabilitation advice and coaching to managers, promoting best practices in injury management and return-to-work support.
Collaborate and Influence: Lead claims discussions, workplace meetings, and case conferences; work closely with medical providers, insurers, employees, and managers to develop tailored return-to-work strategies.
Streamline Processes: Continuously review and refine early intervention and return-to-work procedures, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.
Provide Insights: Highlight and report injury trends to the business, as well as detailed updates on open claims and strategies.
Assist in building People Leader capability on return-to-work options and support informed decision-making.
On-the-Ground Support: Conduct regular site visits and contacts to offer hands-on assistance and guidance to injured employees and their managers.
About You :
Proven experience in injury management, workers' compensation, and cultural change across a large and diverse workforce.
Sound knowledge of NSW workers' compensation legislation and expertise in developing and executing strategies in Workers' Compensation.
High-level interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, building effective and professional relationships, sharing a common vision, and influencing stakeholders.
Proven analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues, seek multiple perspectives, and recommend innovative solutions.
Passion for and belief in employee wellbeing and safety ambitions.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and expectations.
Ability to implement strategies to achieve key outcomes.
Proactive, engaged, collaborative, and professional attitude.
Constructive team collaboration skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer :
You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:
Competitive salary + bonus program.
Additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days.
14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefits for both parents, plus our Bump to Baby program.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner during life's challenging times.
Maxxia Rewards – discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, attractions, travel, cinemas, and restaurants.
Discounts across the Australian Unity business, including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance, and more.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our learning platform.
For further benefits, visit: careers/culture
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals.
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