Injury Management Advisor
Suncorp Group
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Hobart CBD location/ hybrid work from home
- Coach Claims Advisors on effective injury and claims management strategies
- Permanent full-Time role
Purpose of the Role:
Our people-first culture empowers employees to make decisions and succeed in a supportive and high-performing environment that embraces change and continuous improvement. We live by Suncorp’s values: Caring for others, Being courageous, and Doing the right thing—and these values underpin everything we do. The Injury Management Advisor – Workers Compensation is critical to delivering timely, evidence-based, and compliant injury management services. This role supports recovery and return-to-work outcomes by providing technical advice on treatment and rehabilitation needs, influencing claims strategies, and supporting Claims Advisors to manage tail claims effectively. You will champion consistent decision-making, legislative compliance, and coaching across the team while promoting customer-first practices and contributing to overall claims performance and cost-effectiveness.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide clinical injury management advice regarding treatment and rehabilitation needs
- Interpret medical reports and advise on reasonableness and necessity of intervention
- Ensure decisions are aligned with legislation, evidence-based practice, and delegated authority
- Work closely with leaders and technical specialists to embed proactive, consistent practices
- Contribute to strategic planning, process development, and improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring:
- Degree in Allied Health related discipline is mandatory
- Minimum 2 years Clinical experience
- Minimum 2 years Workers Compensation - Desired
- Minimum 2 years Occupational Rehabilitation experience - Desired
- Ability to identify developmental needs of team members and recommend training activities to achieve positive outcomes.
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 flexible 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
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.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact annette_frasca@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.
Benefits
- remote work
- parental leave
About this role
Suncorp's Injury Management Advisor role in Hobart combines clinical expertise with claims strategy to support workers' compensation outcomes. You'd provide technical advice on treatment and rehabilitation needs, interpret medical reports, and coach Claims Advisors on injury management and return-to-work strategies. The position requires you to ensure decisions align with legislation and evidence-based practice while working with leaders and specialists to embed consistent, proactive approaches across the team.
This role suits someone with a degree in Allied Health and at least two years of clinical experience, ideally complemented by workers' compensation and occupational rehabilitation background. You'll need the ability to identify team development needs and recommend training, positioning you as both a technical advisor and a coaching presence within the claims function.
Suncorp offers hybrid flexibility from the Hobart CBD, comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support through its Shine platform, career development funding, and paid volunteer leave. The permanent full-time position comes with performance-based incentives and shares eligibility for those who qualify.
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