Injury Management and Workers Compensation Consultant

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills. BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers. We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is to become Australia's leading skills provider. If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

About The Role:

Location: Metro Melbourne, with regular travel to metro and regional sites Role type: Part-time, 0.8 FTE, ongoing, with flexibility across working days Remuneration: $133,596.41 inclusive of 12% superannuation, pro rata

As the Injury Management and Workers Compensation Consultant, you will help employees navigate safe, supported and sustainable return-to-work pathways. You will manage workers' compensation claims from end to end, coordinate injury management planning, and provide practical advice across both work-related and non-work-related injury matters.

This is a hands-on role with real variety and impact. You will work closely with managers, employees, insurers, medical providers, and WorkCover to support positive outcomes, while contributing to a safe, supportive and effective workplace. You will be part of a close-knit and highly experienced team that values autonomy and collaboration with robust manager support.

What we are looking for:

- Experience in workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work coordination
- Confidence working with managers, employees, insurers, medical providers and WorkCover
- The ability to manage complex matters, resolve issues and support changes where injury management impacts teams
- Sound analytical skills, with confidence using information and data to support decisions and recommendations




- A self-managed approach, with the ability to plan, prioritise and work autonomously
- The ability to work effectively with people from diverse professional, social and personal backgrounds
- An allied health, rehabilitation, insurance or related background will be highly regarded
- An accredited return to work course is preferred

We can offer you:

- Hybrid working arrangements
- A varied role working across BKI campuses, regional locations and correctional sites
- Supportive onboarding, learning on the job and professional development opportunities
- A close-knit, highly experienced and supportive team environment
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful health, safety and wellbeing outcomes across a values-led education organization
- Onsite parking for some campuses and the use of fleet vehicles
- Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
- Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

The Essential Paperwork: Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), Current police check clearance, Certified right to work documentation, Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact *******@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications will be assessed as they come in - we may start interviews before the closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.

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📌 Injury Management and Workers Compensation Consultant (Williamstown)
🏢 Bendigo Kangan Institute
📍 Williamstown