Victoria Police is offering a rare opportunity for five (5) experienced Injury Management and Rehabilitation professionals to join our respected team of injury management consultants. This vital role is responsible for supporting injured employees, line managers and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful and sustainable return to work outcomes for our injured employees.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

About the role:

Reporting to Injury Management Team Leaders you will be part of our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Division. You will drive workers' compensation claims, manage injury reporting processes, and lead compliance with Victorian workers' compensation legislation. If you are proactive, organised and would thrive on making a difference in the lives of our injured employees whilst assisting to improve organisational return to work practice we would like to hear from you.

This position is located at the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street Docklands.

Your duties will include:

• Strategically manage workers' compensation claims from lodgement through to closure.
• Provide ongoing advice and coaching to line managers on management of injuries and aspects of claims management to ensure Victoria Police meets return to work obligations in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
• Facilitate pro-active and early intervention and prevention strategies for both physical and psychological injuries as well as contributing to the upskilling of line managers to help influence/enhance injury prevention activities and stay at/return to work programs.
• Managing and monitoring the progress of ill/injured workers' recovery and capacity to return to work and facilitate return to work planning actions with all stakeholders.
• Take a proactive approach in contacting treating health practitioners to influence, negotiate and facilitate safe and sustainable return to work.
• Collaborate with our Agent and internal teams to achieve stay at and return to work outcomes.
• Participate in file reviews, medical case conferences and case reviews undertaken by the scheme regulator.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, cases notes and documentation on our in-house system.

As the successful applicant, you will meet the following:

Essential Requirements

• At least 1-2 years demonstrated experience in worker's compensation, personal injury management or a similar role - a background workplace-based rehabilitation and return to work program management is highly regarded.

• Strong working knowledge of Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
• Experience in return-to-work planning and driving case management strategy for complex psychological injuries in particular.
• Solid time management and organisational abilities with a proactive mindset
• A commitment to continuous learning, inclusion and safe work practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills and ability to build relationships and engage with a wide range & multiple stakeholders; in the context of complex cases and the return-to-work planning process.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Occupational Rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Experience working within emergency services or government sectors.
• RTW Coordinator accreditation.

What we can offer you:

As an employee of Victoria Police, you will have access to a range of benefits. Some of the benefits available include:

• The opportunity to support front line policing to protect and serve the Victorian community.
• Competitive salary including annual leave loading under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
• Enterprise Agreements salary increases.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.
• Flexible working arrangements, including opportunity to purchase leave.
• Free onsite gym.
• Employee Assistance Program and a range of internal services to support you
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

How to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) clearly details your relatable skills, experience and key selection criteria for this role. The key selection criteria can be found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.
• Please do not attach copies of qualifications or certificates.

Please Note: Previous applicants are not required to resubmit another application as previous submissions have been reviewed and considered. All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Applications close midnight, Monday 27 October 2025.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Five (5) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• Positions are located at the Victoria Police Centre. 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

For further information, please contact: Andrew Smith on (03) 8533 0873 or [email protected] and Jasleen Nangia on (03) 8335 5365 or [email protected]

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps