Head of Workers Compensation & Injury Management

Head of our Workers Compensation & Injury Management Team

Join a Values-Driven Consultancy Focused on Protecting People, Powering Business

Lead the Practice. Grow the Business. Develop the Team.

Risk Strategies is a growing consultancy that helps organisations create safer, healthier and more resilient workplaces. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a commercially minded leader to lead and grow our Workers Compensation & Injury Management practice.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. In addition to leading the practice, you will maintain a portfolio of clients and contribute to billable work, providing strategic advice and support across workers compensation and injury management matters.

About the Role

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the performance, growth and profitability of the WC & IM practice.

Key responsibilities include:

- Growing practice revenue, profitability and market presence through client development and service expansion.
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high‑performing team to achieve utilisation, quality and financial targets.
- Building and expanding client relationships while identifying and securing current business opportunities.
- Providing strategic advice across workers compensation, injury management and return to work matters.
- Maintaining a client portfolio and achieving billable utilisation targets while balancing leadership, growth and practice management responsibilities.
- Managing practice performance, quality, compliance and operational excellence.

About You





You are a commercially focused leader with experience managing teams, clients and business performance.

You will bring:

- Significant experience in Workers Compensation, Injury Management, Occupational Rehabilitation or Consulting.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for team performance, client growth and financial outcomes.
- Strong commercial acumen and business development capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A passion for developing people and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Why Join Risk Strategies?

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Prospect to lead and grow an established practice area.
- Supportive and collaborative Leadership Team.
- Diverse and meaningful client work.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Values-driven culture built on Integrity, Communication, Excellence, Respect and Adaptability.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a practice, grow a business and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have in a Workers Compensation Role?
- Have you worked in a role where you had team and or line management responsibility?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

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📌 Head of Workers Compensation & Injury Management (Melbourne)
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