Injury Prevention and Management Specialist

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

 

About the role 
 

We are seeking an Injury Prevention and Management Specialist to enhance our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture. Operating within our Delivery and Risk business unit, you will drive positive change in employee health and wellbeing across the organization by developing and delivering a holistic, best-practice "Fitness for Work" program.

You’ll join an innovative team, who are a key resource of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) function and drive positive change in the health of employees at Transurban.

As our Injury Prevention and Management Specialist you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

 

Day-to-day, you will: 

• Lead the end-to-end management of workers' compensation and salary continuance claims, partnering closely with employees, people leaders and insurers to achieve positive return-to-work outcomes.
• Develop, implement and evaluate Fitness for Work initiatives that promote physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Provide expert advice, coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work practices.
• Drive improvements in claims management processes, tools, reporting and performance analysis.
• Partner with leaders across the business to strengthen HSE culture and increase awareness of fitness-for-work responsibilities.
• Support psychosocial risk management through training, education and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate and oversee programs relating to ergonomics, fatigue management, alcohol and other drug testing, and pre-employment medical assessments.
• Deliver updates, presentations and communications that support continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including medical providers, insurers and regulatory bodies.

 

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: 

• Formal qualifications in Human Resources, Health and Safety, Mental Health or a related discipline.
• Broad experience in the end-to-end management of workers’ compensation claims, including comprehensive knowledge of best practice fitness for work initiatives and experience in the design and delivery of fitness for work and employee health activities and programs
• A solid understanding of HSE principles and practices and extensive experience in the management of return-to-work plans for injured workers
• Experience building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels as well as excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and discretion, and proven ability to establish priorities, work to timelines, autonomously or as part of a team
• A passion for driving cultural change and improving employee wellbeing.
• Experience managing salary continuance claims and knowledge of HSE principles and practices will be highly regarded. 

 

 

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

 

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:  

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year  
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests 
• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more 
• Share offers and insurance benefits 
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days 

 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.  
 

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].  

 
 

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. 

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

26-Aug-2026 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC