Wellbeing & Injury Management Lead
South-East Melbourne | Hybrid | Full-time| 6-month fixed-term contract | $160k package

Are you passionate about creating mentally healthy workplaces and driving positive cultural change? A leading government agency is seeking a Wellbeing & Injury Management Lead to shape and deliver their wellbeing and injury management strategy.
In this senior role, you'll lead a proactive, integrated approach to employee wellbeing, psychosocial safety, and return-to-work programs. You’ll partner with leaders to develop policy, manage complex injury cases, and drive innovative wellbeing initiatives that reflect best practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Champion a zero-harm culture across a diverse workforce
• Manage complex RTW and personal injury claims
• Lead development and implementation of psychosocial safety strategy
• Partner with leaders to embed wellbeing initiatives and frameworks
• Provide training and build internal capability in psychosocial safety
• Monitor trends, evaluate performance data, and drive continuous improvement
• Liaise with insurers, legal providers and medical professionals on complex matters

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Certified Return to Work Coordinator (VWA approved)
• Certified Personal Injury Practitioner or a related discipline, or a willingness to obtain.
• Experience in injury management, workers’ compensation and RTW programs
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and psychosocial safety practices
• Knowledge of mental health, anatomy, or personal injury best practice

If you are interested in this position, please apply now to be considered.

Nicole Consterdine
people2people recruitment

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

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