Introduction
Bindaree Food Group (BFG) is a vertically integrated supply chain business delivering global meat solutions both domestically and internationally and has solidified its position as a prominent leader in the Australian meat industry.
This is a pivotal role within our plant, playing a critical part in driving safety, injury prevention, and effective return‐to‐work outcomes. As the Injury Management Advisor, you will be a trusted point of expertise for managing workplace injuries while partnering closely with leaders, employees, and medical providers to support safe, sustainable recoveries. In addition, you will assist with pre‐employment assessments, ensuring a positive candidate experience and supporting informed fitness‐for‐work decisions. Through this work, you will help shape a capable, healthy, and future‐ready workforce while strengthening our safety culture and overall performance.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Lead end‐to‐end injury management and return‐to‐work programs at plant level
* Act as the primary contact for workplace injuries, coordinating treatment and recovery plans
* Manage WorkCover claims, insurer relationships, and legislative compliance
* Partner with leaders, employees, and medical providers to achieve safe, sustainable RTW outcomes
* Drive injury prevention through risk assessments, job task analysis, and ergonomic recommendations
* Support pre‐employment assessments, delivering a positive candidate experience and fit‐for‐work decisions
* Oversee first aid operations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Provide expert advice on injury management, wellbeing, and workforce safety
* Contribute to audits, reporting, and improvements in safety and injury management practice
Skills and Experiences
* Experience in injury management, return‐to‐work, or a related People & Culture or safety environment
* An allied health background (e.g. Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or similar) is advantageous
* Working knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation legislation and RTW principles
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with employees, leaders, insurers, and medical providers
* A practical, solutions‐focused mindset and the confidence to manage competing priorities
* High levels of professionalism, empathy, and discretion when supporting injured workers and candidates
* Experience supporting or coordinating pre‐employment medicals and fitness‐for‐work assessments
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement
* Knowledge of red meat processing plant operations (highly regarded, but not a deal breaker)
Benefits
* Annual salary with weekly payroll
* Relocation assistance up to $5000
* A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued
* Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
* Access to a Salary Packaging Benefits Program and other benefits from Australia's biggest retailers
Location
Based in Inverell, NSW at our main processing plant
Pre‐employment checks, including medical and police screening, may apply
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