Injury Prevention Specialist

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Hedland.  Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster:  FIFO 4D3R/4D3R/8D6R roster ex Perth

This is a unique dual-focus role that blends injury prevention and occupational health support. The Injury Prevention Specialist leads early intervention and injury management programs and also supports the occupational hygiene function alongside the Health & Hygiene Specialist. This shared model ensures seamless coverage across health, hygiene, and injury management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of the Health and Hygiene Management Plan for Integrated Operations.
• Works in a shared model with the Health & Hygiene Specialist to ensure coverage across health, hygiene, and injury prevention functions.
• Deliver injury prevention programs and manual handling education across site departments
• Provide onsite physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and injury management planning
• Coordinate return-to-work programs and manage workers’ compensation claims in line with WA legislation
• Maintain accurate injury data and prepare reports for leadership and regulatory bodies

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy and current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical physiotherapy experience, preferably in mining or resources
• Proven experience in injury prevention, return-to-work coordination, and claims management
• Strong knowledge of WA workers’ compensation legislation and rehabilitation practices
• Skilled in workplace ergonomic assessments and delivering health & wellness initiatives
• Valid driver’s licence, current NPC, professional insurances; AOD testing qualification desirable
• Hygiene experience is highly regarded, or a demonstrated willingness to develop in this space

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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