Pilbara Minerals is a world-class lithium producer, an ASX Top 50 listed company and owns 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Project, which is located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region and produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate. Pilbara Minerals is a Company that is going places. We are a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. We are purpose-driven, dynamic and it's an exciting time to join us! Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and strong leadership.
Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium raw materials which are the heart of the world’s ambition towards net zero.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Principal, Health and Medical Services is the medical centre resource management and supporting the injury management process by providing expert case management of injuries and illnesses both work-related and non-work related as well as providing support to site medical services with the fitness for work process and injury classification.
Supporting the Principal Health and Medical Services with health-related improvements and promotion is secondary to the above.
This is a Permanent (fixed term) Full Time position which operates from our West Perth Office, covering a maternity leave for 12 months.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Management of site medical contracting resources for Operational Medical Centres
- Case management of all Pilbara Minerals employees engaged in the workers compensation claim process.
- Provide holistic support to individuals with complex health conditions, including psychological conditions.
- Coordinate return to work of injured persons, including persons not engaged in the workers compensation process.
- Case management of injuries and illnesses to achieve desired outcome.
- Maintaining comprehensive case management records, including Injury Management notes, communications, and medical reports.
- Investigate facts of injury/illness to determine appropriate classification in accordance with Pilbara Minerals Injury Classification Guideline
- Management of the site medical team process for Pre-Employment Medical reports to assess employment suitability.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders, such as human resources, line management, insurers, vocational rehab providers, specialist medical services, onsite medical teams, and travel administrators, to optimise injury management outcomes.
- Maintain working files for management of process where medical clearance is required for return to site.
- Compile weekly report in collaboration with Principal Health and Medical Services for classification updates.
- Provide monthly updates to key operational stakeholders on cases managed in the injury management process.
- Participating in weekly handover meetings via Teams with site medical services, contributing injury management insights.
- Liaise with the injury management contact for contracting partners to ensure that injuries are managed, and Pilbara Minerals return to work processes are followed.
- Maintain record keeping of key information with contract partners workers compensation cases.
- Gather evidence required for reporting to regulator for all reportable injuries.
- Contribute to health improvement projects in line with the health and safety strategy of Pilbara Minerals.
ABOUT YOU:
- Tertiary qualification in an allied health profession (E.g., Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurse).
- Professional registration with AHPRA, ASORC, ESSA or other suitable allied health governing body.
- Minimum 3 years mining industry experience.
- Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
- Working knowledge and understanding of WA’s Workers’ Compensation system and legislation
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and the environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Excellent remuneration package
- Annual short-term incentive as a cash bonus or a cash/share combination option
- Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
- Health & Wellbeing Allowance
- Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Community Leave
- Flexible working hours and option to work from home
WHAT WE STAND FOR
- Great people
- Think, do, achieve
- Safety matters
- Quality products
- Valuing our partners
- Making a difference in the world
PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.
If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pilbaraminerals.com.au
