Injury Management Advisor

Ready to expand on your professional journey with Northern Star Resources (NSR)? As an ASX-50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career advancement and professional development, we stand proudly as Australia’s premier gold employer.

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At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect & Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective growth and continued success.

Northern Star Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Injury Management Advisor to join the team at our Subiaco Head Office, on an initial 18-month-contract.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent - Health, you will support the business, ensuring the health of all workers through proactive injury management, the facilitation of workers compensation processes and the championing of general health and wellbeing strategies.

Here is what awaits you.

• Visibly drive, develop & champion a positive health & safety culture across the business, displaying a genuine passion for all facets of health, safety & wellbeing, and a clear commitment to mitigating injury or harm to all Northern Star personnel.
• Work alongside the injury management team to coordinate the management of workplace injuries and workers compensation claims by regularly liaising with the injured worker, site management, treating practitioners, the external rehabilitation provider and the Company insurers and broker.
• Facilitate return to work programs for employees and provide advice on injury, health and medical matters to operations personnel and management.
• Communicate with medical and allied health providers to develop and implement return to work programs and plans for workplace injuries.
• Involvement in health & safety projects to develop and implement pro-active injury management and rehabilitation strategies alongside relevant internal/external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Review medical reports to assess workers’ fitness for work capacity in accordance with the requirements of their job role using a risk-based approach.
• Travel to site to meet with stakeholders and deliver training and initiatives, as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records/files of injury management activities and complete reporting for internal and external requirements as needed.
• Provide effective case management strategies for injured workers.
• Travel to and from the worksite to accompany injured workers at medical review appointments, as required.
• Ensure the medical framework across the Company in relation to injury management is relevant and providing the necessary support employees and site medical teams.

To thrive in this role.

With solid experience (3+ years) in a similar occupational health or injury management role within the resources sector, you possess a genuine passion & commitment for creating a work environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its most important asset, its people.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in the mining industry or at a remote community would be highly regarded.
• A qualification in Allied Health (Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology), Occupational Health, Nursing or Paramedicine would be highly desirable.
• A sound working knowledge & understanding of Fitness for Work requirements, Ergonomics, Workers Compensation Legislation, and Occupational Health Rehabilitation Services.
• Solid computer literacy across the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as relevant safety and injury management systems & proficiency using INX modules or equivalent.

Passion for Growth:

• A people person, with excellent verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to engage, influence & build trustworthy & functional relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box & on your feet.
• Well organised with a keen attention to detail, you naturally look to mitigate & control potential risk.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you multitask effectively, and are comfortable in a dynamic & outcome focused environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.

• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses 

• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.  

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.