Advisor Injury Management at City Of Tea Tree Gully

Modbury, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

104146.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Injury Rehabilitation Management, Claims Administration, Return To Work Coordination, Legislation Interpretation, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Planning, Prioritizing, Influencing, Coaching, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Early Intervention, Rehabilitation Initiatives, Reasonable Adjustments

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Seeking an experienced return to work professional with a proven ability to implement effective return to work strategies while building and maintain strong working relationships at all levels. You are confident working with senior stakeholders and have demonstrated ability in providing expert advice on injury management matters including complex cases across a diverse operating environment. This opportunity is a fixed term 12-month contract. Reporting to Team Leader, WHS & injury Management the key responsibilities of this position are to: * Ensure the most effective return to work approaches are consistently applied including a dynamic approach to early intervention. * Partner with and provide coaching to leaders across the organisation to support injured or ill workers return to their pre-injury role through a planned and timely process. * Work collaboratively with leaders on activities relating to a safe return to work, rehabilitation initiatives, reasonable adjustments and injury prevention. * Review, develop and implement the organisation’s injury management and return to work framework within a self-insured model and in line with self-insured standards including Job Dictionary development and review. * Undertake the administration associated with work related and non-work-related injuries including certificate management, data input and claims coordination. * Advise on and assist Leaders with the coordination of return to work from non-work-related injury or illness. Position Description - Advisor, Injury Management [https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0036/1957059/Position-Description-Advisor-Injury-Management-March-2026.pdf] About You: * Certificate or Diploma level qualifications in Injury Rehabilitation Management or Claims Administration or extensive demonstrated equivalent experience. * Return to Work Coordinator Certificate * Effective interpretation and application of return-to-work legislation, standards and guidelines as they apply to organisational claims management and rehabilitation initiatives. * High level of innovative thinking and a practical and objective approach to problem solving and negotiation. * Strong planning and prioritising skills and meeting competing deadlines. * Strong skills in influencing, coaching and mentoring. * Building and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels within the organisation, * Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check. Apply Today! We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments. Salary range is between $100,066 - 104,146 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Applications close 5pm 14 April 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cheryl Martin, Team Leader WHS & Injury Management on 0447 845 520 Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully. Why work for us A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page [https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/council/careers]for more information.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve ensuring effective return to work strategies are applied, including dynamic early intervention, and partnering with leaders to coach ill or injured workers through a planned return to their pre-injury role. This role also requires reviewing and implementing the organization's injury management framework within a self-insured model and handling related administrative tasks.