Job Description
Improve recovery outcomes across complex workers compensation claims
Shape injury management standards and technical capability
Influence portfolio decisions through evidence-based expertise
Newcastle
About The Role
The Wellbeing Specialist is the recognised injury management and recovery expert within the NSW Workers Compensation Tail Claims business. You will provide strategic, technical and professional guidance to Injury Management Advisors and claims teams. Through expert advice, governance, quality assurance and coaching, you will support consistent, evidence-based practice and legislative compliance. Your work will influence complex claims strategies, strengthen technical capability and improve rehabilitation, return to work and customer outcomes across the portfolio.
What You'll Do
Provide expert advice on treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and return to work strategies for complex claims.
Establish consistent injury management standards, frameworks and evidence-based practices across Tail Claims.
Coach Injury Management Advisors and claims teams to strengthen clinical reasoning and technical capability.
Review injury management decisions, quality outcomes and compliance to identify areas for improvement.
Analyse medical, rehabilitation, legislative and performance information to guide claims strategies.
Partner with claims leaders and external specialists to address recovery barriers and improve portfolio outcomes.
What You'll Bring
Demonstrated experience in workers compensation, injury management, occupational rehabilitation or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of injury management principles, recovery frameworks, rehabilitation practices and workers compensation legislation.
Experience providing specialist technical advice on complex injury management matters and long-tail claims.




Proven capability in coaching, mentoring and developing technical expertise in others.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting clinical, operational, legislative and performance information.
Highly developed communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
What You'll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform - your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid adaptable leave annually
Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
Explore our full advantages
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
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📌 Wellbeing Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Suncorp
📍 New South Wales