Injury Lead - Heathwood Chilled & Frozen Distribution Centre

• Permanent full-time position working standard business hours onsite
• Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career pathways
• Join one of the leading retailers in Australia

About Us: Endless possibilities

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Pet Culture, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
• We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.

Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani

The Opportunity
Due to an internal career move, we are seeking a talented Injury Lead to join our team.

Reporting into the Regional Injury Manager, you will support the implementation of an integrated injury management strategy at a site level & help the site teams in achieving a step change in their Injury Management and Workers Compensation performance. You will focus on early return to work and appropriate support for team members with injuries.

This role provides development opportunities to collaborate across a National team and the broader Woolworths Group.

Key duties include

• Developing and maintaining a business culture which supports the proactive management of work related injuries
• Implementing workers’ compensation policies and procedures in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Managing the site’s early intervention program and workers compensation claims
• Develop and coordinate return to work plans, rehabilitation plans and liaise with treatment providers to promote recovery
• Prepare quarterly analysis on claims, reporting on themes and trends in the portfolio
• Maintain a strong and professional relationship with key stakeholders working with them as the main point of contact

Who we’re looking for
As our Injury Lead, you will play a valuable role in the Primary Connect team where you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally in a supportive team environment.

To be successful you will demonstrate significant experience in a similar position or possess extensive operations and leadership experience as well as:

• Knowledge of injury management concepts, claims management procedures and relevant legislative requirements in the area of your control
• Demonstrated skills in process development, consultation, education, implementation, support, evaluation and reporting
• Ability to decipher medical reports and identify potential common law risk mitigation strategies
• Ability to interpret legislation relating to workers' compensation administration or willing to learn
• Ability to manage confidential information and situations in a sensitive manner
• Demonstrated experience in Return-to-work or injury management
• Current certified Return to Work Certificate

What’s in it for you?

• Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
• Generous parental leave policy, with 4 weeks paid leave for all secondary carers, and all full and part-time roles can access Parental Leave from their first day
• Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career
• Wellbeing benefits that support your mental, financial, social and physical health, with support that can be accessed on your mobile phone
• Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave support
• We’re recognised as a great employer:
  • Woolworths Group 2nd in LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies Australia 2022
  • WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
  • Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women
  • Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion

If this sounds like you and you want to be part of one of the most exciting journeys in Australian retail, please head over to www.wowcareers.com.au to speak to our Talent team.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as Ways of Working. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. #work180

Grow with the Group

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.