Workers Comp Specialist - Contract
- Location:
- Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 29th October 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3023230
- Initial 3 month contract (potential to go perm)
- Immediate start
- $60-$65 p/h + super
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Workers Compensation & Injury Management Specialist to join a well-established national organisation based in Sydney CBD.
This is an initial 3-month contract with the potential for longer-term opportunities.
In this hands-on role, you'll manage Workers Compensation claims and Injury Management matters from end to end, partnering closely with insurers, brokers, managers and employees to support successful return-to-work outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of workers' compensation and injury management cases from initial notification through to resolution.
- Develop, implement and monitor effective Return to Work (RTW) plans.
- Liaise regularly with insurers, brokers, medical professionals and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all required documentation is prepared and submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
- Drive proactive claim management strategies to support positive employee outcomes.
- Partner with managers to facilitate safe and sustainable return-to-work arrangements.
- Provide practical, hands-on case management support across physical and psychosocial claims.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing workers' compensation claims end to end.
- Previous injury management and Return to Work coordination experience.
- Confidence managing psychosocial and mental health-related claims.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
- Experience working closely with insurers and brokers.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to case management.
- Experience gained either in-house or within an insurer environment.
What's on Offer
- Sydney CBD location on George Street.
- Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home two days per week.
- Competitive hourly rate up to $60ph + Super
- Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team.
- Potential pathway to a permanent position for the right candidate.
If you are an experienced Workers' Compensation professional looking for a hands-on role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply to be considered.
