Injury Management Advisor

Why This Role Matters

Injury Management Advisors play a key role in ensuring employees receive the right support following workplace injuries. By coordinating recovery programs, managing workers’ compensation processes, and promoting early intervention strategies, they help employees safely return to work while improving workplace health and safety outcomes across organizations.

Job Description

JJ's Waste & Recycling is seeking an Injury Management Advisor to join its People Team in Queensland. This role focuses on coordinating injury management programs, supporting injured employees, and working closely with return-to-work and safety teams to ensure effective recovery and rehabilitation processes. The position involves regular site visits across South-East Queensland and occasional travel to other regions.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Injury Management Advisor
• Company: JJ's Waste & Recycling
• Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: Attractive pay package plus superannuation
• Workplace Type: Site-based role with regional travel

Responsibilities

• Coordinate injury management activities for workplace injuries including early intervention strategies
• Support injured employees and managers in identifying suitable alternative duties during recovery
• Collaborate with the Return-to-Work Team to ensure consistent injury management practices
• Attend medical and rehabilitation appointments with employees when required
• Provide guidance to managers and safety partners on injury management best practices
• Liaise with insurers and relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Review employment medical assessments and fitness-for-work reports
• Support the management of non-work-related injuries and illnesses
• Travel across Queensland and occasionally interstate to support operational sites

Required Qualification

• Allied Health qualification or related discipline

Important Requirements

• Strong experience in workers’ compensation, claims management, and return-to-work coordination
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation in Queensland
• Experience in fitness-for-work assessments and recovery planning
• Understanding of Austroads medical standards (desirable)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel across operational sites

Employment Options

• Full-Time permanent position
• Site-based role across South-East Queensland
• Travel required approximately one week per month

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package plus superannuation
• Job security within the essential services industry
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
• Uniform provided and on-site parking
• Discounted health fund membership
• Access to Fitness Passport program
• Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options
• Cashback and discount programs across major retailers
• Financial advice and banking partnership benefits

Experience and Skills

• Workers’ compensation claims management
• Return-to-work program coordination
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation planning
• Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
• Ability to interpret workers’ compensation legislation

Salary Insights

• Competitive remuneration package with superannuation
• Additional benefits including health discounts and financial incentives

Company Overview

JJ's Waste & Recycling is Australia’s largest family-owned waste management company, founded in 1932. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, the organization manages waste collection, recycling, environmental services, and clean energy initiatives. With more than 3,500 employees and over 2,500 vehicles, the company continues to invest in technology, sustainability, and workforce development.

FAQs

1. Is this a field-based role?
   Yes, the role is primarily site-based with travel across South-East Queensland and occasional interstate visits.

2. What experience is required for this role?
   Experience in workers’ compensation, claims management, and return-to-work coordination is essential.

3. Are allied health qualifications required?
   They are not mandatory but are highly regarded.

4. Does the company offer career development opportunities?
   Yes, the organization provides training, development programs, and career progression opportunities.

Application Tips

• Highlight your experience in workers’ compensation and injury management
• Demonstrate knowledge of Queensland return-to-work legislation
• Emphasize stakeholder management and communication skills
• Mention any allied health or occupational health qualifications
• Include examples of successful injury recovery or return-to-work programs