Advisor - Injury Management

Overview

Manage injury claims, return‑to‑work plans and compliance for workplace injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• claims review
• database management
• return plans
• fitness assessments
• legislation compliance
• insurer liaison

Tasks

-Attend claims reviews with insurers on a quarterly basis. -Provide regular and succinct high level injury management updates to Senior Management, site HSEQ and business Division HSEQ regarding the planned management of all workplace injuries requiring Doctor intervention. -Facilitate fitness for work assessments as required. -Provide guidance to sites regarding the classification of injuries in line with the business’ classification procedures, medical evidence and the incident investigation findings. -Liaise with payroll to ensure WC and IP payments are processed in line with insurer guidance. -Facilitate the businesses early intervention program. -Assist sites with the coordination of Doctor and Allied Health reviews for injured workers when an injury is referred to the Injury Management team. -Ensure State or Territory WC legislation is adhered to. -Assist HR in the termination of workers on medical grounds when medically appropriate. -Review Pre-employment medicals and ensure advice is provided to the Recruitment/ Mobilisation team. -Develop proposed Return to Work Plans in line with medical guidance and in consultation with key stakeholders. -Maintain the injury management database (Solv Injury) and ensure that accurate and detailed records are retained. -Submit Workers Compensation (WC) and Income Protection (IP) claims. -Provide strategic advice to Management and HR when fitness for work concerns are raised. -Liaise with WC insurers to ensure there is continual high level strategic analysis of claims to help mitigate costs and ensure workers resume their normal duties as soon as practicable. -Provide training and education to HSEQ regarding the business’ injury management processes.

Requirements

• wc legislation
• stakeholder engagement
• communication skills
• allied health
• injury management
• prioritisation skills

What You Bring

Recruitment processSuccessful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. -Knowledge of WC legislation across multiple jurisdictions; -Ability to influence, engage and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups of internal & external stakeholders; -Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, conflict resolution, written and verbal communication skills; -Allied Health qualification - Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, or similar; -Experience in the Mining and Resources sector will be highly regarded but is not required; -Minimum 3 years injury management and WC experience; -Have strong prioritisation, organisational and task management skills;

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Benefits

-Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more -Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support -Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow. -Full-time permanent based in our Perth Head Office.

About Macmahon

-The company provides a diverse range of services from civil infrastructure to full-scale mining operations. -With a rich history in Australia, Macmahon has been instrumental in delivering high-profile projects in mining, infrastructure, and construction. -Specializing in open-pit mining, Macmahon is known for its operational excellence and commitment to safety. -The company focuses on large-scale civil and infrastructure projects, including roadworks, bridges, and heavy-duty constructions. -Macmahon's portfolio includes projects across the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors, working for both public and private clients. -The company is known for embracing innovation, delivering sustainable construction and mining solutions in challenging environments. -Notable past projects include large-scale mining contracts, civil infrastructure developments, and iconic resource sector projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol screening -criminal history check -qualification verification