Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10857
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
People, Legal and Governance provide business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs
About the Role
This role is responsible for delivering injury case management, early intervention, and occupational rehabilitation services to employees. It also supports the implementation of various health and safety programs. The key objectives of the role are to reduce workplace injuries and assist employees in staying at work or returning to work after an injury. Support is provided for both work-related and non-work-related injuries.
Position Outcomes
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
The ideal candidate for the Senior Injury Management Advisor role at the Department of Transport and Planning is a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives on building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering customer-focused solutions. You will bring experience in managing diverse stakeholder needs, resolving issues constructively, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Your ability to understand customer contexts and tailor services accordingly will ensure successful outcomes and risk-aware service delivery.
You are passionate about developing others, regularly sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and identifying opportunities for team growth. With a continuous improvement mindset, you actively seek ways to innovate, streamline processes, and encourage a culture of learning and innovation. You are also skilled in project delivery, capable of defining clear objectives, coordinating teams, and tracking progress to ensure outcomes are met efficiently and effectively.
This role suits someone who is adaptable, solutions-oriented, and motivated to make a positive impact across the organisation
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Qualifications and experience
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Elias Mavros - Senior Manager, Injury Management at [email protected]
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy
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