Injury Prevention & Management Specialist

About the role

Orica is looking for an experienced, AHPRA registered Injury Prevention & Management Specialist to lead the continuous improvement and governance of injury prevention, rehabilitation and injury management practices across its Australia Pacific business. Reporting to the Regional Health Lead within the AusPac SHES Systems and Governance team, the role covers workers' compensation, claims management, rehabilitation, return-to-work programs, injury prevention and litigated claims across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The role may be based in Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne, with Brisbane preferred, and offers hybrid working with occasional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and shape the regional injury prevention and management strategy, including improvement initiatives and planning for future business needs.
• Manage workers' compensation schemes across Australia, including insurer relationships, premium negotiations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Manage a case load of up to 30+ injuries and illnesses, covering initial triage, rehabilitation and sustainable return-to-work planning.
• Coordinate litigated injury, illness and disease claims with SHES, legal teams and insurers.
• Lead injury-prevention activities, including workplace assessments and management of musculoskeletal and ergonomic risks.
• Support management of psychosocial claims and the development of psychosocial risk and case-management frameworks.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification with current AHPRA registration, ideally as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse or similar allied health professional.
• At least five years' experience in injury management, rehabilitation or return to work.
• Experience in mining, resources or an industrial environment is highly regarded.
• Training in workplace rehabilitation and return to work, and tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety or a related discipline, are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Australian workers' compensation schemes, including jurisdictional legislation and experience partnering with insurers.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigated claims and psychosocial claims, and developing safety and health management systems such as procedures, support materials and training.
• Ability to influence multiple internal and external stakeholders through clear communication and collaboration.