Advisor, Injury Management and Workcover

Advisor, Injury Management & WorkCover
Hourly Rate: $64.46 per hour
Location: Burwood East (Hybrid – up to 4 days WFH per week)
Contract: 3 months, Full-time

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Advisor, Injury Management & WorkCover to join a high‑performing Health, Safety & Wellbeing team. You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of workers compensation claims, supporting early intervention, coordinating return‑to‑work programs, and providing expert advice to stakeholders.

This role offers excellent flexibility — after an initial 2‑week onsite onboarding period, you may work from home up to 4 days per week.

  Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end WorkCover claims and ensure timely outcomes.
• Conduct detailed case reviews and implement effective claim strategies.
• Coordinate safe, sustainable RTW plans and provide specialist RTW advice.
• Maintain relationships with insurers, health providers, managers, and employees.
• Review incident reports and support early intervention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate case files, injury plans, and documentation.
• Assist with WorkCover payroll accuracy and claims governance.
• Support reporting, administrative tasks, and process improvements.

About You Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in workers compensation, injury management, or claims roles.
• Strong understanding of WorkCover legislation and Victorian workers compensation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating RTW programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and able to manage multiple complex cases.

Desirable:

• Experience in the public sector or a large, complex, 24/7 environment.
• Allied health–related qualifications (Exercise Physiology, Physio, OT etc.).
• Experience with claims management systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Customer‑focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Work Arrangement

• First 2 weeks: Onsite at Burwood East for onboarding and orientation.
• After onboarding: Hybrid – up to 4 days WFH per week depending on business needs.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced WorkCover and injury management professional seeking a meaningful short‑term contract with flexibility, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume.