"Senior Injury Management Advisor"

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Senior Injury Management Advisor

• Office of Corporate Services
• Perth, Western Australia
• Permanent Full Time

Date posted: 25/2/2026

• $119,125 - $126,950 plus 17% Superannuation
• Continuing, full time position
• We offer professional development, work-life balance, a dynamic team & more!

Reference Number: 1473447

About the Role:

Do you have a passion for injury and claims management and are you looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Senior Injury Management Advisor to join our team and provide professional advice on injury management, early intervention strategies, workers compensation and claims management processes, and accountabilities to line managers and staff.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently consult and liaise sensitively and constructively with stakeholders to promote a strong culture.

This position combines responsibilities in both injury management and claims management.

Role Requirements:

• Act as the University’s subject matter expert in injury management and workers’ compensation.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and University policies.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and processing and act as liaison with insurers and WorkCover WA.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records while coordinating compensation payments, including wage reimbursements, with the Payroll team.
• Facilitate early intervention and return-to-work programs promoting recover at work principles.
• Support injured employees and line managers with timely medical treatment and workplace adjustments.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners, allied health providers, and Health and Safety teams to achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Coordinate case conferences, assess medical advice, and monitor insurer performance.
• Deliver training to promote consistent injury management practices across the University.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and undertake other duties as required.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

You will be motivated, engaged, and have a “hands on” approach to drive positive outcomes for the employee and organisation with:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Claims and Injury Management
• Comprehensive knowledge of the WA Workers Compensation & Injury Management Act
• Experience with claims processing, including wages, financial and insurer responses
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate resilience in managing challenging scenarios
• Developed time management skills with the ability to work autonomously in a complex environment
• High level of computer literacy and software proficiency

Desirable

• Previous experience with Insurers
• Degree/Diploma in health-related allied or discipline

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
3. Official Title: Senior Advisor, Injury Management

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday, 15th of March 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.