Workplace -Injury Manager

Why This Role Matters

The Workplace Injury Manager plays a critical role in ensuring employees who experience workplace injuries receive the support and guidance needed for safe recovery and return to work. By managing workers’ compensation cases and implementing injury prevention strategies, this role helps organisations reduce workplace risks, improve employee wellbeing, and maintain compliance with safety legislation. Effective injury management also supports a positive workplace culture while minimizing operational disruptions.

Job Description

Journey Beyond, one of Australia’s leading experiential tourism groups, is seeking a Workplace Injury Manager based in Adelaide. The role involves leading injury management and return-to-work (RTW) processes across the organisation. Reporting to the General Manager of Health, Safety & Environment, the successful candidate will manage workers’ compensation cases, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and implement injury prevention strategies across multiple business units.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Workplace Injury Manager
• Company: Journey Beyond (via people2people Recruitment)
• Location: Adelaide, South Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Salary: Not specified (contact recruiter for details)
• Reporting To: General Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

Responsibilities

• Manage return-to-work (RTW) and workers’ compensation processes ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Provide high-level case management for complex workplace injury claims
• Coordinate with insurers, medical providers, and legal representatives regarding injury cases
• Mentor and support the Injury Management Advisor within the organisation
• Partner with HR, Health & Safety teams, and business leaders to support employee recovery
• Develop and implement workplace injury prevention strategies
• Deliver training and guidance to managers on injury management processes
• Analyse injury data and identify trends to improve workplace safety outcomes
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations for organisational improvement

Required Qualification

• Relevant qualification in Workplace Rehabilitation, Occupational Health, Injury Management, or a related field
• SA Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation

Important Requirements

• Strong knowledge of workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes
• Understanding of the Return to Work Act and state-based workplace safety legislation
• Experience managing complex workplace injury claims
• Ability to work independently and manage high-volume caseloads
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Employment Options

• Full-time injury management and workplace safety leadership role
• Corporate HR and occupational health environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading tourism and hospitality organisation
• Strategic leadership role influencing workplace safety culture
• Collaborative environment with HR and health & safety teams
• Career growth opportunities within a large multi-brand organisation
• Inclusive workplace with support for diversity and accessibility

Experience and Skills

• Injury management and workplace rehabilitation
• Workers’ compensation case management
• Return-to-work program coordination
• Workplace health and safety compliance
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Leadership and mentoring abilities

Salary Insights

• Salary not specified in the job listing
• Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiter for compensation details

Company Overview

Journey Beyond is one of Australia’s leading experiential tourism companies, operating more than 20 travel and tourism brands across Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Adelaide, the company connects travellers with unique experiences including luxury trains, adventure tours, cruises, and iconic destinations. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and exceptional guest experiences, Journey Beyond offers employees opportunities to work within a dynamic and diverse tourism network.

FAQs

1. What is the primary responsibility of the Workplace Injury Manager?
   The role focuses on managing workers’ compensation cases, overseeing return-to-work processes, and implementing injury prevention strategies across the organisation.

2. Is Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation required?
   Yes, candidates must hold SA Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation.

3. What type of organisation is hiring for this role?
   The role supports Journey Beyond, a large experiential tourism group operating multiple travel brands.

4. Where is the job located?
   The position is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work cases
• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace injury legislation and compliance
• Provide examples of successful injury management strategies or programs
• Emphasize stakeholder communication and case management experience
• Showcase analytical skills related to injury trend analysis and prevention strategies