Injury & Wellbeing Advisor QLD (12 Month FTC)

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

As an Injury & Wellbeing Advisor based in QLD, you will play a critical role in supporting our team members return to work safely after an injury or illness. You will champion early intervention, provide practical and compassionate guidance, and help embed best practice injury management across our business. 

Working closely with leaders, health practitioners and our Group insurers, you will ensure every team member receives the right support at the right time, contributing to safer stores and healthier outcomes for all.

Please note this role is a 12-month, fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent.

What you’ll be doing

As a Injury & Wellbeing Advisor working for Kmart you will:         

• Providing early and effective support to team members after an injury or illness to guide recovery and return them to their pre‑injury capacity.
• Promoting best‑practice injury management strategies with a strong focus on early intervention and durable return‑to‑work outcomes.
• Coaching and advising leaders and Injury & Wellbeing teams on injury management, policies and procedures.
• Working closely with Wesfarmers Group Team Cover, treating practitioners and occupational rehab providers to align treatment and return‑to‑work plans.
• Communicating wellbeing, injury‑prevention and early‑intervention initiatives across the business.
• Reviewing injury and workers compensation data to identify trends and support proactive strategies.
• Managing costs associated with treatment, rehab and mental health initiatives in line with budget expectations.
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Experience in injury management and return‑to‑work coordination.
• A strong understanding of workers compensation legislation, injury management standards and best‑practice rehabilitation principles (self‑insurance experience desirable).
• The ability to communicate with empathy, influence effectively, and build strong relationships with team members, leaders, and external providers.
• Proven capability in analysing data, identifying trends and recommending practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence working across multiple sites and partnering with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in allied health (e.g., psychology, nursing, rehabilitation counselling) or a related field.
• A genuine passion for wellbeing, safety, and helping people recover and thrive at work.
• Experience using injury management or case management systems.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

#LI-Hybrid