EML

Technical and Injury Management Specialist Leader

Sydney, New South Wales Full time

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse team based in Sydney, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

As a Technical and Injury Management Specialist Leader, you will provide leadership and oversight to a team of specialists who support the claims function through technical expertise and proactive injury management strategies. You will play a key role in guiding complex decision making, strengthening injury management practices, and supporting the claims teams to deliver early, safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.

This role combines people leadership with deep technical expertise, giving you the opportunity to coach and develop your team while also partnering with leaders across the business to improve claims management practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This will be a full-time, permanent position based in our Sydney office, with work-from-home flexibility (up to 2 days per week) considered from month three, subject to performance and approval.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide leadership, coaching and development to a team of Technical and Injury Management Specialists

  • Conduct technical and injury management reviews of complex claims to ensure proactive strategies and strong case management practices

  • Act as a key escalation point for technical and injury management matters across the claims teams

  • Partner with leaders and stakeholders to improve injury management capability and support business-wide initiatives

  • Research and analyse complex issues while contributing to the development and improvement of policies, processes and tools

  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying trends, risks and opportunities across the portfolio

ABOUT YOU

  • At least 5 years’ experience in the workers’ compensation industry

  • Strong technical knowledge of legislation, guidelines and injury management practices

  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership, 2IC or senior technical role with responsibility for coaching and developing others

  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across different levels of the business

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage with senior leaders and broader teams

WHAT WE OFFER


We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.


EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:

  • A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other

  • Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance

  • A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership

  • Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

  • Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program

  • Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success

  • Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super


We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.