Physiotherapist - Injury Prevention and Management

About the role

We have an exciting newly created opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist  to join our Health and Safety team. Based in Whyalla and reporting to the Manager – Health and Safety you will be joining a high performing and collaborative health and safety team. This role will play an integral part in our team where you will provide support in injury management, early intervention and proactive health and wellbeing programs across the business consisting of both mining and manufacturing industries.

We would support relocation to Whyalla or can offer a FIFO arrangement with Adelaide as point hire. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide technical expertise in injury prevention and injury management
• Oversee and coordinate the company Early Intervention Program
• Assess, diagnose, and develop tailored treatment plans for workers with a range of physiotherapy and rehabilitation needs
• Provide hands-on physiotherapy to aid in the recovery and management of injuries, chronic conditions, and overall wellbeing
• Provision of physical/educational components of pain management program
• Provision of workplace-based interventions
• Delivery of injury prevention programs
• Develop job dictionaries to support pre-employment and in injury management
• Develop, coordinate and report on the company health and wellbeing program, inclusive of hazardous manual task management and improving the safety of work
• Oversee heath data analytics, through execution of data integrity and governance activities
• Provide support for health monitoring activities
• Provide support to the company Return to Work Coordinators

Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and collaborative individual that has a passion for health and safety as well as achieving positive health outcomes for people. 

Essential Criteria:

• Teritary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a diverse range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and chronic conditions
• Driver’s license

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Injury Management and Workcover claims management 
• Experience with the management of work-related injuries
• Experience with the management of persisting musculoskeletal pain
• Experiencing with development of activity upgrading programs
• Experience with identification and mitigation of barriers to recovery
• Experiencing working in mining or manufacturing industries
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the application of evidence-based intervention
• Demonstrate evidence of continued learning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management 
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all 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.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About us

SIMEC Mining Iron Ore has operations in South Australia and New South Wales. Our Iron Ore operation in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges South of Whyalla consists of three primary sites: Iron Baron, Iron Knob and the South Middleback Ranges. We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to Whyalla Steelworks – as well as a collection of copper-gold exploration projects. 

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 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.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.