Injury Management Consultant

Injury Management & Wellbeing Consulant

Permanent position (x1)

12 month FTC (x 1)

Australian Unity

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.

The Opportunity

Make a meaningful difference to employee recovery and wellbeing as an Injury Management Consultant within our People and Culture team. Reporting to the Injury Management Lead, you’ll provide early intervention and case management support, helping employees and people leaders navigate rehabilitation and achieve safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

You’ll work closely with employees, managers, medical providers and insurers to identify suitable duties, coordinate support and provide expert rehabilitation advice. Alongside your case management responsibilities, you’ll improve injury management practices and contribute to wellbeing initiatives that build engagement and support a wellness culture across Australian Unity.

We’re recruiting for two roles: one permanent position and one 12-month fixed-term contract.

Location: National/Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver early intervention and injury management support, identifying suitable duties and developing practical return-to-work strategies with employees and people leaders.
• Provide specialist rehabilitation advice and coaching to managers, employees and People and Culture teams, including support for non-work-related illness and injury.
• Attend off-site case conferences and regular site visits, partnering with medical providers, insurers and managers to support recovery and return-to-work planning.
• Conduct quarterly claims reviews, advise on claims strategies and coordinate timely claims and wage payments with the RTW and Payroll Administrator.
• Analyse claims trends, identify emerging risks and provide reporting and recommendations to improve employee and business outcomes.
• Review and improve early intervention and return-to-work processes, systems and procedures, balancing employee needs with commercially sustainable outcomes.
• Contribute to the wellbeing strategy and deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and promote a wellness culture.
• Manage service provider relationships and contracts for outsourced health and injury management services, while meeting relevant risk, compliance and information-security obligations.
• Applications Close: November 16th, 2027.

You will bring

Proven experience of injury management, workers compensation and cultural change across a large and diverse workforce

Sound knowledge and expertise in developing strategies in Workers’ Compensation

High level interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation with a proven ability to build effective and professional relationships and build a shared vision and the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.

Proven analytical, research and problem solving skills with the ability to identify key issues, seek multiple perspectives and recommend innovative solutions.

Proven experience in presenting information to large groups and facilitate training as required.

Experience in applying Health & Safety knowledge in aged and community care (desirable)

Passion for and belief in employee wellbeing and safety ambitions

Ability to manage conflicting priorities and manage expectations

Ability to implement strategy to achieve key outcomes

Proactive, engaged, collaborative and professional

Why Join Us?

At Australian Unity, we provide a supportive, flexible and purpose‑driven environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

You will enjoy

Competitive salary + bonus program

Additional wellbeing and community leave days

14‑week paid parental leave (equal for all parents)

Hybrid working model

Employee Assistance Program

• Flare / Maxxia Rewards – discounted retail, travel, entertainment
• Discounts on Australian Unity products including Health, General Insurance and more
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programs
• If you’re looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact across a purpose‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping better outcomes for our members and community.
• For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture
• Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.

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