Injury and Wellbeing Business Partner
Maribyrnong City Council
Temporary Full -Time (12 month Maternity Leave Replacement)
Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 12% super + monthly ADO
Footscray, Melbourne
About Us
Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.
The Opportunity
Maribyrnong City Council is looking for an experienced Injury and Wellbeing Business Partner to join our People, Culture and Performance Department. With a focus on early intervention and injury prevention, this role will suit a considered individual with significant injury management experience, ideally from an allied health or occupational rehabilitation background. You will work collaboratively with our leaders to support injured workers and deliver innovative injury prevention and employee wellbeing programs.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Substantial experience in an Injury Management position within a large, diverse employer supporting employees with physical and psychological injuries.
- Sound understanding and application of case management principles.
- Highly developed verbal communication skills including consultation, influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Experience in data analysis and report writing.
- Proactive approach to injury prevention.
- An enthusiastic and progressive approach towards employee health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- To co-ordinate all aspects of the WorkCover claims function including administration
- Provide professional Injury and Wellbeing business partnering support and guidance to the organisation.
- To develop and roll out the Health and Wellbeing strategy, policy and program.
- Support the development and implementation of the system required for the Psychological Health Regulations 2025.
About You
- A tertiary qualification in the areas of Safety, Allied Health or Human Resources with extensive experience in Injury Management in a large, complex organisation.
- Substantial working knowledge of the Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Regulations 2017.
- Demonstrated experience in injury/claims management, health and wellbeing programs, early intervention and proactive injury management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare Safety and Injury Management reports, correspondence and policy.
- Sound personal integrity, judgement, and discretion with confidential information.
Why Choose Maribyrnong?
- Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
- Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
- Take an Accrued Day Off every month.
So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!
How to Apply
To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6826133.
Please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.
For further queries, please contact Megan Carle, Health Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator on 9688 0329, for a confidential discussion.
Closing Date: 13 November 2025 - 10pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.
Applications close: 13 Nov 2025
