Injury Management Advisor Temporary

Location: Caladenia Village (On-site accommodation provided)

Contract: Contract fixed term – 6 month.

About Us

Safety Direct Solutions Pty Ltd (SDS) is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51632), specialising in providing high-quality emergency response services across a range of industries, including onshore mining and offshore Oil & Gas, throughout Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2004, SDS has built a reputation for delivering industrial safety, fire, rescue, medical training, and emergency services personnel, ensuring that clients are fully prepared to respond to and manage any emergency situation.

About the role

Safety Direct Solutions (SDS) is seeking highly organised and empathetic Injury Management professional to join our on-site team and play a critical role in facilitating positive return-to-work outcomes for our employees.

This role is primarily office-based and focused on comprehensive case management of workplace injuries. You will be the central point of contact, ensuring effective communication and coordination across multiple stakeholders to support our employees’ recovery and successful return to work.

Roster Options:

• 5:2 / 4:3 roster: 9-hour shifts
• 4:3 roster: 10-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing long-term injury cases (greater than four days from the time of injury).
• Facilitating return-to-work plans by effectively liaising with the injured worker, insurer, line leaders, and HR.
• Administering Workers Compensation Injury Management claims.
• Managing Salary Continuance Injury Management cases.
• Accurate Injury Reporting using the LGIRS system.

You will work collaboratively with the OHN’s (for injury management reporting), the Safety Systems Team (for Talison reporting), and the WHS Superintendent (for LGIRS reporting). There may be an occasional requirement to assist with in-clinic Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) duties.

Exceptional Support Network

You won’t be working alone. We pride ourselves on having a wide, robust network of professionals dedicated to assisting you in your role:

On-Site Support:

• Counsellors (7 days a week)
• Physiotherapist (with medical imaging rights, 7 days a week)
• Exercise Physiologist (injury prevention and rehab specialist, 4 days a week)
• OccuMED telehealth (24/7)
• Emergency Service Officers (ESO’s) (24/7)

Off-Site Partnerships:

• Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Consultant: Dedicated support for managing Workers Comp and Salary Continuance claims and case management meetings.
• Sonic Bunbury (Occupational Health GP)
• SKG Bunbury (Medical Imaging)
• HULC (Hand & Upper Limb Centre)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Mental Health FFW assessments (telehealth and in-person)

Nearby Medical Facilities:

• Bridgetown Hospital (20 minutes from site)
• Bunbury Hospital (60 minutes from site)

Essential Skills, Certifications & Experience

• Minimum qualification as a Registered Nurse
• No restrictions or provisions attached to your AHPRA Registration
• Proven experience in managing complex Workers’ Compensation and non-compensable injury cases.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a focus on empathy.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for accurate reporting.

Benefits

• On-site accommodation provided at Caladenia Village.
• Opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team and a best-in-class support network.

How to apply?

To complete your application visit https://www.sdsaus.com.au/careers. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV. To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Safety Direct Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.