Senior 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.

Interested? Your journey starts here..

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-maternity-leave-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 across NSR.

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.
• Day to day case management for injured workers, including challenging & complex cases, as well as undertaking case reviews with insurers & other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee the management of workplace injuries and workers compensation by regularly liaising with the applicable injury management contractor, treating practitioners, the external rehabilitation provider and insurers.
• Continually review injury case trends and injury management processes, with the aim of lowering insurance premiums and improving business outcomes wherever possible.
• Provide coaching, training and advice to junior team members and other personnel on injury management processes, workers compensation legislation and injury prevention strategies.
• Lead consultation and manage contractor relationships with preferred external rehab & medical providers.
• Facilitate return to work programs for employees and provide advice on injury, health and medical matters to all levels of operations personnel.
• Coordinate clinical interventions and provide recommendation as required.
• Develop and implement pro-active injury management and rehabilitation strategies alongside relevant internal/external stakeholders to achieve desired fitness for work 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.

To thrive in this role.

With extensive experience (7+ 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:

• Extensive experience (seven plus years) in occupational health / injury management, preferably within the mining industry or at a remote community.
• Hold a qualification in Allied Health (Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology), Occupational Health, Nursing or Paramedicine.
• Possess a sound understanding and working knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation and the Injury Management Act 2023.
• Previous demonstrated experience in workplace rehabilitation, claims management or employer-based injury management roles.
• Hold an Injury Manager or a Return-to-Work Coordinator Certificate.
• A sound working knowledge & understanding of Fitness for Work requirements, Ergonomics, Workers Compensation and Occupational Health Rehabilitation Services, as well as holding a Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety would be highly regarded.
• 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 across the business.
• 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:

• Ongoing career progression & professional development opportunities.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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 you to apply.