The Department of Education is seeking a Senior Injury Management Consultant to lead injury management initiatives and improve health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes for employees in the Far North Queensland Region.
Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and supportive workplaces? Do you have the expertise to lead injury management initiatives and make a real difference in the lives of employees? If so, the Department of Education (DoE) invites you to apply for the role of Senior Injury Management Consultant in the Far North Queensland Region.
This is a temporary full-time role, available until the end of 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department of Education:  

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About the Role:

As a Senior Injury Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in improving health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes for our employees. You will provide expert advice, leadership, and case management services to regional offices and schools, ensuring compliance with legislation and departmental policies.

The Senior Injury Management Consultant involves providing expert advice on injury management, including WorkCover and QSuper claims, workplace rehabilitation, and reasonable adjustments. You will also manage injury cases, support claims officers, monitor injury data to identify trends, and deliver training to school-based Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinators, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will report to the Principal Human Resources Consultant and Director, HR Business Partnering, while maintaining a professional working relationship with the Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Team in Central Office.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and provide expert advice on injury management, including WorkCover claims, QSuper claims, workplace rehabilitation, medical deployment, and reasonable adjustments.
• Manage injury management cases for selected employees in line with departmental priorities.
• Provide functional and line management to claims officers.
• Monitor injury management data to identify trends and develop reports to inform decision-making and improve health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes.
• Develop and implement effective systems for injury management within the region.
• Coordinate and coach school-based Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinators.
• Deliver injury management training to school and regional office employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies, including the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of injury management policies, procedures, and strategies.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Has a proven ability to provide expert advice and guidance on injury management.
• Can effectively manage and support a team of claims officers.
• Excels in building relationships and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Is committed to creating healthy, inclusive workplaces that prioritise safety and wellbeing.
• Has a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a department that values equity, excellence, and innovation while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises professional growth and development. You will make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees across the Far North Queensland Region.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.  

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.  

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions. 

Documents

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

• FNR681940_26T - Role Description (PDF, 247KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants