Health and Injury Support Specialist
The Safe Step ·www.thesafestep.com.au
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About the Client
The Safe Step is partnering with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, one of Australia’s most trusted and purpose-driven organisations, to appoint multiple Health and Injury Support Specialists.
With more than 4,000 employees nationally, Lifeblood plays a critical role in Australia’s healthcare system, connecting generous donors with the patients and communities who rely on blood, plasma and biological products.
Due to continued growth within the Health and Wellbeing function, these newly created roles will help strengthen injury management capability across both work-related and non-work-related injuries. Reporting to the National Manager Health and Injury, you will support Lifeblood’s proactive, wellbeing-led approach to recovery at work, helping leaders and employees achieve safe, sustainable outcomes.
About the Role
As a Health and Injury Support Specialist, you will partner with leaders across the business to support, both work related and non-work related injury/illness rehabilitation and return-to-work outcomes.
This role is less focused on direct employee case management and more focused on coaching and enabling leaders to confidently support their teams through injury/illness and recovery. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, insurers, and healthcare providers to deliver positive outcomes while contributing to a proactive and well-being focused culture.
Key responsibilities include:
We are open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from professionals working in:
About Applying
Click “Apply for this job” to submit your application.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Becka Brown at bbrown@thesafestep.com.au
The Safe Step is partnering with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, one of Australia’s most trusted and purpose-driven organisations, to appoint multiple Health and Injury Support Specialists.
With more than 4,000 employees nationally, Lifeblood plays a critical role in Australia’s healthcare system, connecting generous donors with the patients and communities who rely on blood, plasma and biological products.
Due to continued growth within the Health and Wellbeing function, these newly created roles will help strengthen injury management capability across both work-related and non-work-related injuries. Reporting to the National Manager Health and Injury, you will support Lifeblood’s proactive, wellbeing-led approach to recovery at work, helping leaders and employees achieve safe, sustainable outcomes.
About the Role
As a Health and Injury Support Specialist, you will partner with leaders across the business to support, both work related and non-work related injury/illness rehabilitation and return-to-work outcomes.
This role is less focused on direct employee case management and more focused on coaching and enabling leaders to confidently support their teams through injury/illness and recovery. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, insurers, and healthcare providers to deliver positive outcomes while contributing to a proactive and well-being focused culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting early intervention program and injury triage activities
- Supporting workplace injury management and workers compensation activities
- Providing coaching and guidance to leaders on injury management and return-to-work practices
- Supporting workplace injury rehabilitation and workers compensation activities
- Developing and supporting suitable duties and recovery at work plans
- Identifying risks and escalating concerns early
- Building strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders nationally
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the function
We are open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from professionals working in:
- Injury Management
- Return to Work
- Workers Compensation
- Claims Management
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Allied Health
- Experience in injury management, workers compensation or claims
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- The ability to coach and influence leaders
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Strong organisational and case management capabilities
- The ability to work autonomously in a national, remote environment
- A genuine desire to improve outcomes for people and team
- Flexible, predominantly work-from-home arrangements
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,909 per annum
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Volunteer leave
- Employee discounts and benefits program
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
About Applying
Click “Apply for this job” to submit your application.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Becka Brown at bbrown@thesafestep.com.au
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Where is the Health and Injury Support Specialist job located?
The Health and Injury Support Specialist role with The Safe Step is based in Adelaide, SA, AU.
Is the Health and Injury Support Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at The Safe Step.
What experience level is the Health and Injury Support Specialist role?
The Health and Injury Support Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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