Early Intervention Specialist

Project overview

We are seeking an experienced Early Intervention Specialist to join a large Victorian Government organisation, leading initiatives focused on workplace injury prevention, mental health and wellbeing, and early return-to-work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Key Skills and Experience

What's in it for you:

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• Contract until end of March 2027
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location
• Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Develop and Implement Early Intervention Strategies
• Lead the development and implementation of early intervention strategies to prevent workplace injuries and support employee wellbeing.
• Drive mental health and psychological injury prevention initiatives, including building manager capability.
• Oversee complex injury management and return-to-work matters, working closely with WorkCover insurers and external providers.
• Develop and enhance policies, procedures and programs to improve early intervention and workplace health outcomes.
• Lead and mentor a small team of three, providing strategic advice and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Strong experience developing and implementing workplace early intervention, injury prevention and wellbeing programs.
• Background in Injury Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline, ideally with a minimum of three years' relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Victorian workers compensation legislation, WorkCover processes and return-to-work practices.
• Experience managing psychological injury risks, workplace mental health initiatives and complex injury management matters.
• Proven leadership experience with excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Melbourne, Australia, AU
• Rate: 88-100 EUR/h