Injury Prevention & Management Coordinator

Perth, WA, au April 22, 2026 Full Time

Location: Perth-based role with travel to site every second week
Roster: 5:2, 4:3
Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking a proactive and experienced professional to drive a strong culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation by reducing injury risks and implementing preventative strategies. This role leads strategic health promotion and injury prevention initiatives, delivers training and coaching, develops practical resources, and works closely with leaders to embed safe work practices into everyday operations.

Responsible for injury management and return-to-work coordination (approximately 20% of the role), the primary focus of the position is prevention, enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing, reducing workplace risk, and strengthening workforce resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Injury Management and Workers Compensation (Primary Focus – ~50-60%)

Coordinate and manage all workplace injuries from initial notification through to claim closure.
Act as the primary point of contact for injured workers, supervisors, insurers, and treating practitioners.
Manage workers’ compensation claims in line with WA legislation, ensuring timely lodgement, communication, and progression.
Develop, implement, and monitor return-to-work plans in consultation with treating doctors, site medics, and leaders.
Liaise directly with company doctors, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation providers to drive appropriate treatment and recovery outcomes.
Provide clear guidance to leaders on suitable duties and ensure meaningful, safe return-to-work options are implemented.
Monitor claim performance, costs, and trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.

On-site Coordination and Stakeholder engagement

Work closely with onsite medics, supervisors and management to ensure consistent injury management practices and early intervention.
Liaise with contractor companies and their injury management coordinators to ensure alignment with FENIX standards.
Support supervisors and superintendents in managing injured workers on shift and in real-time.
Attend site regularly and as required to engage directly with workers and leaders.

Injury Management & Leadership Advisor

Coach and support leaders in injury prevention, early reporting, claims management, and return-to-work processes.
Build leadership accountability for worker wellbeing, recovery outcomes, and compliance obligations.
Manage workplace injuries end-to-end, providing practical support to employees and leaders.
Maintain accurate injury, claims, and return-to-work records in line with legislative and company requirements.
Deliver regular reporting on injury trends, claim progress, and return-to-work performance, identifying improvement opportunities.
Partner with medical providers, site leaders, and employees to achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.
Facilitate workforce engagement initiatives, training, and awareness campaigns.
Strong knowledge of WA workers’ compensation and return-to-work legislation.
Practical, solutions-focused approach with proven ability to influence leaders and drive positive outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in workplace injury management within mining, resources, or heavy industry environments.
Strong knowledge of WA workers’ compensation and return-to-work legislation.
Skilled in workforce engagement, training facilitation, and campaign delivery.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coach and influence leaders and employees.
Experience partnering with medical providers, operational teams, and frontline leaders.
Demonstrated ability to build accountability and drive positive safety outcomes.
Practical, solutions-focused approach to injury prevention and case management.

Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) is a fully integrated mining, logistics and port services business operating in Western Australia’s Mid-West. With a current production rate of over 4 million tonnes of iron ore per annum and a clear pathway to 10Mtpa, Fenix is building a long-term, sustainable operation.

Fenix is growing at Weld Range following the securing of a 290Mt high-grade iron ore resource, underpinning its move toward 10Mtpa and driving expanded mining and logistics activity across the region. Supported by strong global partners and a fully integrated mine-to-port network, Fenix is entering a new phase of growth, backed by a clear production plan and pipeline of development projects.

WA-approved Return to Work Coordinator training (or willingness to complete).
Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety, Personal Injury Management, or similar (desirable).
Mental Health First Aid (desirable).
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy or similar) (highly regarded)

Why Join Us

Joining FENIX means stepping into a growing, agile Australian iron ore producer where your impact is visible and valued.
Work in a values-led, inclusive environment
Competitive remuneration + performance incentives
Genuine opportunity to build and shape a legacy in safety leadership

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