At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead injury management initiatives and support employee wellbeing in a dynamic transport company.
- Company: Join Direct Freight Express, a family-owned leader in the transport industry with over 33 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy job security, weekly pay, free onsite parking, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and exceptional service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and employee wellbeing across a national business.
- Qualifications: Experience in injury management or safety roles, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Direct Freight Express is a nationwide, family-owned and operated transport company with over 33 years of experience in the road transport industry. With more than 2,500 employees across 67 strategically positioned locations nationwide, our continued growth is driven by our commitment to exceptional customer service, innovation and reliable transport solutions.
Position: Injury Management Officer
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Warwick Farm, Sydney NSW
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Injury Management Officer to join our team at Warwick Farm. In this role, you will play a key part in developing, implementing and reviewing health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that promote a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will oversee worker’s compensation claims, coordinate injury management activities and support effective return-to-work programs. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) and workers compensation legislation, along with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement across our national operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, monitor and take responsibility for providing overall leadership, management and direction to all areas involved with Workers Compensation and Injury Management along with providing advice, guidance and support to Direct Freight site leaders as a subject matter expert.
- Manage compensation claim performance and progress with all stakeholders.
- Implement workers compensation strategies across the respective sites.
- Develop training requirements with an underpinning knowledge and skill to implement workers compensation strategies.
- Implement workers compensation budgeting and forecasting for all Sites.
- Implement and assist with the development of service level agreements with Insurers and Brokers, manage insurer relationships and ensure service levels are achieved.
- Instigate and conduct monthly claims meetings with Insurers and Insurance Brokers.
About You
- Qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Injury Management or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a safety, injury management or claim management role within a logistic, freight environment or similar.
- Sound knowledge of workers compensation claim and injury management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, logical problem-solving abilities, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong track record of teamwork and cross-departmental cooperation.
- Proactive, analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Free onsite parking. Long-term job security and stability with a rapidly growing company. Weekly pay, paid accurately and on time. Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee wellbeing and workplace safety across a national business.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed.
Injury Management Officer in Sydney employer: Direct Freight Express Pty
Direct Freight Express is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and efficiency. With flexible part-time hours and the opportunity for growth within the logistics sector, employees enjoy a balanced work-life environment in the vibrant community of Bundaberg. The company also provides competitive weekly pay and convenient onsite parking, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the transport industry.
Contact Details:
Direct Freight Express Pty Recruitment Team
