Injury & Wellbeing Advisor VIC/TAS

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. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

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

The Health and Safety team are actively seeking an Injury and Wellbeing Advisor to support Team Members in VIC / TAS to return to pre-injury capacity following an injury or illness. In this role, you will support Kmart’s overall wellbeing strategy and develop and promote injury management strategies as well as provide coaching and advice to the workplace management teams.

What you’ll be doing

As an Injury and Wellbeing Advisor working for Kmart you will:          

• Implement injury management standards and achieving exceptional workers compensation results for the business.
• Consult and provide feedback to case officers on appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and other services.
• Educating stakeholders on the importance of projects or initiatives that contribute to the reduction of TRIFR, injury prevention and improved health outcomes.
• Review and analyse injury trends to assist in developing proactive injury prevention strategies
• Perform fieldwork to support medical management of cases and return to work.
• Develop and participate in pro-active strategies designed to minimise the duration of incapacity through the promotion of early return-to-work initiatives

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Have demonstrated experience in return-to-work activities
• Exposure to injury management standards and legislation
• Comprehensive understanding of the workers compensation scheme and relevant regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with workers, managers, and medical providers
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic and results-oriented environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field (Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiologist, Registered Nurse) or related field.

Benefits we’ll offer you

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• 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 everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room 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
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

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

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