Injury Management / Return to Work Advisor

About The Role:

Based at the Laverton Steel Mill, this is a 12-month fixed term opportunity for an experienced Injury Management / Return to Work Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is resilient, proactive, and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders—from employees and supervisors through to senior leaders as well as insurers and medical providers. You’ll play a key role in supporting injured workers, driving effective return to work outcomes, and ensuring a positive and supportive experience throughout the process.

You’ll be at the centre of coordination, communication, and care—helping InfraBuild Manufacturing employees safely return to work while balancing business needs and compliance requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate end-to-end injury management and return to work (RTW) plans
• Build strong relationships with injured employees, supervisors, and site leaders
• Liaise closely with internal Workers Compensation teams and external insurers
• Support employees with income protection processes and manage insurer interactions
• Attend medical appointments where required and actively manage RTW outcomes
• Arrange Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and follow up on outcomes
• Work closely with medical providers, including onsite physiotherapy services
• Provide coaching and guidance to Supervisors and Superintendents managing injured workers
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and internal policies

You’re a people-first professional who brings empathy, confidence, and resilience to every interaction. You’re comfortable having challenging conversations, enjoy building relationships, and can confidently navigate complex cases in a dynamic environment.

You’re organised, solutions-focused, and know how to keep things moving—balancing care for employees with strong outcomes for the business.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience in injury management, RTW coordination, or similar roles
• Strong working knowledge of Workers Compensation and income protection processes
• Experience liaising with insurers, medical providers, and internal stakeholders
• Confidence working with Supervisors and leaders to manage RTW outcomes
• A resilient, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple cases
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and administrative capability, including MS Office
• Experience in industrial or high-risk environments (highly regarded)
• Qualifications in Rehabilitation, Injury Management, Allied Health or similar (preferred)

Key Benefits:

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees

About Us:

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally.

Why Work Here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

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