Our team members nourish the bodies and minds of thousands of people every day, through food and support services focused on health and wellbeing. Creating bonds and connections between people and communities across Australia, Compass Group’s corporate footprint is designed for people, the planet, and communities in which we work to thrive now and long into the future.

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We're looking for an experienced and proactive Advisor Work Health professional to join our high-performing Work Health team, reporting directly to the National Manager – Work Health.

In this dynamic role, you will support a range of business sectors, including Offshore and Remote, Aged Care, Business and Industry, Education, Hospitals, and Defence by delivering strategic case management of workers compensation claims and fitness for work cases.

THE POSITION

Based in Perth WA or in Sydney NSW office, this is an exciting 12 Month fixed-term opportunity (parental leave) to join our Work Health team (part of our broader Compass Care team).

The Advisor Work Health is responsible for delivering high-quality injury management and pre-employment screening services across Compass Group Australia business, while supporting governance and compliance across Work Health programs. 

You will also develop risk management strategies to support safe deployment, and build strong relationships with service providers. This role offers the opportunity to coach internal stakeholders, ensure system and legislative compliance, and contribute to national initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of workplace injuries.

Main responsibilities: 

• Team of highly motivated, performance-driven Allied Health and Workers Compensation professionals
• Support multiple business sectors (Offshore and Remote; Aged Care; Business and Industry; Education; Hospitals; and Defence) in the areas of injury management and pre-employment screening services
• Strategic case management of workers compensation claims and fitness for work cases to drive timely return to work outcomes
• Conduct pre-employment screening services
• Drive positive safe deployment outcomes through the development of appropriate risk management strategies
• Build strong relationships and manage service providers
• Coach and mentor internal stakeholders
• Facilitate system and legislative compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of nationwide initiatives and projects to reduce impact of injuries

THE PERSON

• Allied Health Qualification (preferably OT, Physio)
• 3 years minimum experience as a rehabilitation consultant, injury management advisor or similar
• Sound knowledge of workers compensation, injury management and workplace rehabilitation
• Outcome focused, self-motivated and proactive with a desire to make a difference
• Ability to work independently and as part of a strong team
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Possess good communication skills – both verbal and written

THE BENEFITS

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au