Join Opal HealthCare and make a real impact by supporting safe and timely recovery for our team members.
"At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don't succeed - people do."
That is why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.
With 143 Care Communities and over 20,000 team members, we're one of Australia's leading private aged care providers - and we're growing.
What We Offer:
At Opal HealthCare, we're all about creating a nurturing work environment that encourages innovation, growth, and camaraderie. Here's what you'll enjoy:
* Fun & Inclusive Team: Join a diverse and professional team united by our purpose to bring joy to those we care for
* Professional Growth: Join a supportive and collaborative team, where your career development is a priority. We offer opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement
* Inspiring Leadership: Engaged leaders who support and champion your growth
* Learning Culture: Commitment to your development and ongoing education
* Great Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to enhance your capabilities
* Purpose-Driven: Be part of shaping the future of aged care and improving lives
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Injury Management Advisor to coordinate injury management and return-to-work programs across our Care Communities. Reporting to the Senior Injury Management Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting injured team members, ensuring compliance, and driving best-practice injury management strategies.
Location: Sydney/Newcastle NSW | Melbourne VIC
What You'll Do:
* Coordinate Injury Management and Return-to-Work programs to achieve safe, timely outcomes.
* Engage with stakeholders and provide advice on workers compensation, injury management, and RTW processes.
* Drive early intervention for work and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
* Develop, implement, and monitor Return-to-Work plans in consultation with team members, managers, and treating practitioners.
* Maintain confidential rehabilitation and RTW files and ensure legislative compliance.
* Manage workers compensation claims end-to-end, including processing, payments, and data maintenance in Solv Injury platform.
* Build strong relationships with internal teams, insurers, and external rehabilitation providers.
* Support strategies to reduce workers compensation premiums and improve workplace injury outcomes.
About You:
* 2–5 years' experience in injury management within a complex, multi-site organisation
* Experience with Solv Injury Management System is preferred
* Allied Health or Workers Compensation Insurance background is an advantage
* Strong understanding of workers compensation and RTW legislation
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related field (or working towards)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
If you have experience in injury management, workers compensation, and return-to-work programs, we'd love to hear from you
All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certificate via Opal HealthCare's police check system and undergo pre-employment medical.