Workers Compensation Manager

Shape real change and make a genuine impact where it matters most.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Negotiable within Hunter New England 
Requisition ID: REQ595262
Applications Close: Tuesday, 26th August 2025

Interviews scheduled for Tuesday, 2nd September 2025

About the Opportunity

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth and evolution, and we’re looking for someone ready to be part of a dynamic, newly formed team. With a refreshed focus, strong support from leadership, and a positive team culture (including morning tea catch-ups!), this is an energising time to join us.
Following internal career progressions, we now have a unique opportunity in a high-impact role where you can help shape the future of our service. You’ll be supported by an engaged Associate Director, with a well-structured orientation and onboarding experience to ensure you're set up for success from day one.
You'll work across a broad and diverse patch, managing complex legal and workplace injury issues, supporting the reintegration of injured employees, and turning policy into real-world outcomes. 
This role is not only about operational delivery, it’s about building a narrative, making a difference, and contributing to meaningful change.
While challenges come with change and transformation, you’ll be backed by a leadership team committed to collaboration, innovation, and tangible results.

About You

You’re a confident and capable professional who thrives in autonomy and complexity. With a natural ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders, you bring both creativity and pragmatism to your work.

You are:
 

• Solutions-focused  - You find ways forward when others hear “no”, thinking creatively to overcome barriers.
• Challenger of the status quo - You’re confident in pushing back and advocating for better approaches when needed.
• Strategic communicator - You can influence others, shape narratives, and bring people on board with your ideas.
• Autonomous - You’re comfortable working independently across a large area and back your own judgement.
• Empathetic and people-centred - You genuinely care about helping injured workers return to work and do so with dignity and support.

If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that genuinely impacts lives, and if you value leadership that listens and empowers, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits
 

• Enjoy a better balance with Monthly Allocated Days Off and 4 weeks of annual leave  because time to recharge matters.
• Support when it counts – Access paid parental leave for eligible employees, helping you juggle career and family with confidence.
• Boost your take-home pay with generous Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 annually, plus novated leasing for even more savings.
• Stay active and well – A Fitness Passport gives you and your family discounted access to hundreds of gyms and pools.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential counselling and wellbeing services for you and your loved ones.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in health, risk management, human resources, law, or a related discipline; relevant professional certifications in injury management or workers compensation preferred.
• Eligible to drive in NSW.
   

Additional information
 

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
  To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

Need more information? 
 1) Click here for the Position Description 
 2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kyle Wheeler on kyle.wheeler@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS!! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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