Injury Lead

**About Woolworths Group**

Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand's largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

**Injury Lead - Heathwood Chilled & Frozen Distribution Centre
- Permanent full-time position working standard business hours onsite
- Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career pathways Join one of the leading retailers in Australia

**About Us: Endless possibilities**

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Pet Culture, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.
- We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
- We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
- We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits. We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.

Want to know what it's like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of **one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani
**The Opportunity**
Due to an internal career move, we are seeking a talented Injury Lead to join our team.

Reporting into the Regional Injury Manager, you will support the implementation of an integrated injury management strategy at a site level & help the site teams in achieving a step change in their Injury Management and Workers Compensation performance. You will focus on early return to work and appropriate support for team members with injuries.

This role provides development opportunities to collaborate across a National team and the broader Woolworths Group.

Key duties include
- Developing and maintaining a business culture which supports the proactive management of work related injuries
- Implementing workers' compensation policies and procedures in accordance with the relevant legislation
- Managing the site's early intervention program and workers compensation claims
- Develop and coordinate return to work plans, rehabilitation plans and liaise with treatment providers to promote recovery
- Prepare quarterly analysis on claims, reporting on themes and trends in the portfolio Maintain a strong and professional relationship with key stakeholders working with them as the main point of contact

**Who we're looking for**
As our Injury Lead, you will play a valuable role in the Primary Connect team where you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally in a supportive team environment.

To be successful you will demonstrate significant experience in a similar position or possess extensive operations and leadership experience as well as:

- Knowledge of injury management concepts, claims management procedures and relevant legislative requirements in the area of your control
- Demonstrated skills in process development, consultation, education, implementation, support, evaluation and reporting
- Ability to decipher medical reports and identify potential common law risk mitigation strategies
- Ability to interpret legislation relating to workers' compensation administration or willing to learn
- Ability to manage confidential information and situations in a sensitive manner
- Demonstrated experience in Return-to-work or injury management Current certified Return to Work Certificate

**What's in it for you?**
- **Team member discounts **across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans,