Health, Wellbeing & Injury Management Specialist
Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Role Type:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.
Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.
If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.
With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.
Reporting to the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Lead, the Health, Wellbeing & Injury Management Specialist will lead the implementation of the health and wellbeing framework and strategy across the Australian business and will manage injury management and return to work programs.
This newly created role requires creativity and a proactive approach in taking the lead on all matters relating to employee health and wellbeing across the business. You’ll be a champion for health and wellbeing initiatives and you will actively support our business units with return to work support for injured and ill employees.
In terms of location, applicants from Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne are welcome to apply.
In terms of specific responsibilities, if you join our team in this key role, you will:
Develop, implement and monitor return to work strategies and provide injury and case management support
Manage a portfolio of complex and medium-risk cases and report on performance against specified targets
Manage the drug and alcohol strategy and program
Lead the implementation of the occupational health & hygiene/ fitness for work program
Identify and manage health and wellbeing risks (physical and psychosocial) and ensure they are managed appropriately with the relevant and proportionate controls in place
Develop, implement and manage instructions and processes for occupational health and wellbeing within the safety management system
Lead and manage the health and wellbeing activities and manage the relationship with our health surveillance provider
Implement a support framework for the mental health first aiders
Work with our Employee Assistant Program provider for matters related to health, safety and wellbeing
As our ideal candidate, you’ll present with:
A professional qualification in injury management, return to work, wellbeing, mental health, occupational health and safety, and/or psychology coupled with substantial post qualification experience
Experience of managing return to work, injury management and workers compensation claims management and of developing and implementing health and wellbeing initiatives
Significant knowledge in areas such as: wellbeing, mental health, occupational health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, human resources, and/or psychology or similar
Highly effective communication, influencing and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and conceptual reasoning skills
The ability to multi task with a flexible attitude and readiness to adapt swiftly to change
The ability to lead, motivate and inspire people with an empathic approach, good listening skills and a non-judgemental approach to dealing with others
Demonstrate resilience and highly developed competence in situational awareness and leadership
Due to the nature of our business, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.
Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, Talent Acquisition Director ([email protected]). A position description is available upon request.
Closing date for applications is 22nd August, 2025
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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
Some of our benefits include:
Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
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