Injury Prevention Specialist
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.
Roster: FIFO 8D6R roster ex Perth
Fortescue is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist to support health and safety outcomes across our operational sites. This role is responsible for delivering injury prevention strategies, treating onsite musculoskeletal injuries, managing workers’ compensation cases, and coordinating return-to-work programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, proactive safety leadership, and a collaborative approach to workforce wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Conduct ergonomic and musculoskeletal risk assessments in the workplace
- Support compliance with hygiene standards and conduct AOD testing as required
- Lead site health and wellness initiatives in collaboration with corporate health teams
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
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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.