Step Into a Role That Shapes Lives, Educates, and Influences Change. As Principal Injury Management Advisor, you are the QBCC’s trusted expert, a steady presence in case management walking beside employees as they navigate injury management, rehabilitation, and their return to work. Lead with clarity, guiding managers through policies, procedures, regulatory legislation, and human needs within QBCC’s WHS strategy and roadmap. Be the force behind efficient and highly organised injury related support services, whilst viewing operations through the lens of continuous improvement. Lift organisational capability and shape culture through early intervention in the form of wellbeing initiatives and education.

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About QBCC

QBCC supports the growing Queensland community through our contribution to a thriving and resilient building and construction industry that supports sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the state. 

We are transforming the way we serve, integrity remains our heart, as does our focus on working together for a stronger building and construction industry.

We champion a culture of belonging where every person feels valued, respected and safe to contribute their ideas and expertise. We work together, united by our shared purpose.

About the role

As Principal Injury Management Advisor, your seasoned case management and IME experience will help guide decisions and best outcomes for stakeholders. Developing and delivering impactful education on WorkCover, rehabilitation, and workplace adjustment practices, your engagement will elevate the capability of managers and across QBCC.

Exceptional written communication is essential in this role, enabling you to clearly and confidently engage on complex legal and medical issues within case work. As a trusted advisor to the WHS team you will provide clear guidance on claims management and rehabilitation matters. Your presence strengthens cohesion, builds confidence, and fosters a culture where safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement are embedded in every decision.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

In this role, the Principal Injury Management Advisor will:

• Lead QBCC's end‑to‑end injury, claims, and rehabilitation management, ensuring compliance, improving systems, and supporting employee wellbeing and safe return‑to‑work outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on complex legal, rehabilitation, and workers' compensation matters, building strong partnerships and lifting organisational capability to drive effective prevention and positive employee outcomes.

Why Join QBCC?

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders  

It's an ideal time to join the QBCC, with our new state of the art CBD office creating a professional, energised environment just minutes from major public transport.

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

We also have:

• A respectful, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, close to public transport.
• Flexible work arrangements

How to apply

Please refer to the attached role description for further responsibilities and candidate attributes.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience. Please specify how many years of experience you have in Injury Management.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QBCC Information for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 5.70MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PD - AO7 Principal Injury Management Advisor (PDF, 1.13MB)
  Job Evaluation Summary/Info