Executive Manager Injury Management

Company Description

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to lead the National Insurance team has become available within the National Safety Department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time position.

As the Executive Manager Injury Management, you will focus on enhancing and optimising our self[1]insurance and worker’s compensation portfolio through your knowledge and expertise. This is a highly rewarding role with a great degree of responsibility and autonomy, leading a team and working collaboratively with key stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure ALDI is compliant with all current legislative obligations and engaging in best practice Injury Management
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including insurer, regulator and service providers
• Manage a team and contribute to their professional development, identifying opportunities for training and upskilling
• Provide implementation support for projects and manage ongoing business as usual (BAU)
• Implement and manage operational processes and administration
• Manage National Insurance portfolio including public liability
• Support the Regional Safety Teams as required with, strategic functions and improvement initiatives relating to Injury Management, Workers Compensation and Insurance

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrated Workers Compensation and or Injury Management expertise
• Experience with self-insurance, liaising and reporting to regulators including SIRA is essential
• Experience collaborating with external insurers to manage a national worker’s compensation portfolio including a sound understanding of the state based schemes
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading a team
• Knowledge of Injury Management practices and national legislation
• Extensive stakeholder management experience with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

Additional Information

 What's in it for you?

• Market leading remuneration $152,400 - $202,079*
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Be a part of a leading international retailer
• Extensive training and development
• Problem solving of real business challenges
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
• Excellent team culture where you work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues
• Complimentary access to MyALDI Wellbeing program giving you support and exclusive benefits in wellness from discounted gym memberships to healthcare plans
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Complimentary access to our Injury Support Program, where you can access free physiotherapy to treat both work and non-work-related aches, pains or niggles

This role reports into Director WHS

*Includes superannuation. Remuneration varies depending on location and experience.