Injury Management Specialist
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
We are currently seeking an Injury Management Specialist to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team at Monash Health. This is a full-time position supporting our injured employees and senior leaders across our organization in Victoria. This is a hybrid position working from a tertiary site and home. Your role is to effectively support and assist employees with work related injuries and conditions to recover at work and achieve position health outcomes.
Your main duties will include:
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Providing expertise advice and guidance to injured employees relating to their workers compensation claims.
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Developing and coordinating return to work plans to support injured employees.
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Working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders which include managers and leaders, treating health practitioners and the WorkSafe agent.
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Educating and coaching managers and leaders on how to support injured employees recover at work.
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Developing appropriate strategies to effectively manage claims costs and the high risks associated.
About You
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Allied Health such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Nursing or equivalent discipline.
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At least 3 – 5 years’ work experience in injury management relating to occupational rehabilitation, claim management and/or return to work.
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Demonstrated understanding of the workers compensation legislation, which includes the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
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A current driver’s licence.
You will also bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge to the role:
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Maintain clear communication, interpersonal and written/verbal skills for effective
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Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation in a fast-pace and changing work environment.
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Display a level of compassion, empathy and emotional support for injured employees recovering from physical and mental conditions.
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Maintain a level of privacy and confidentiality in working with private and sensitive
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Effectively work and collaborate as a team member.
In Return
As an employee of the largest public health organisation in Victoria, you will receive benefits such as Salary Packaging, access to onsite discounted staff car parking and gym and Employee Assistance Program. We will also look to provide you with:
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A supportive and nurturing team environment.
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Work within an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.
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Flexible working arrangements onsite and from home.
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Ongoing professional development.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Andrew Nguyen, Manager, Injury Management on 0403 905 990.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026