EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Work alongside claims professionals, to provide clinical guidance on psychological injury claims to support effective treatment planning and improve recovery outcomes.

This role is ideal for a registered psychologist seeking to utilise their clinical experience in an advisory capacity, whilst maintaining strong engagement with treating clinicians.

It may also suit a provisional psychologist or a professional with a relevant qualification in psychology, mental health or related disciple with experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, or return-to-work services.

You will draw on your knowledge of evidence-based practice to review diagnoses, treatment plans, support clinical decision-making, and contribute to improved recovery and return-to-work outcomes.

You will also have opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, deliver clinical education, and influence best-practice approaches across psychological injury management. 

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions, deliver clinical education and capability uplift initiatives, and influence the development of best-practice treatment approaches across psychological claims management.

This will be a full time, contract to December 2027 position based in our Sydney office, with work-from-home flexibility considered from month three, subject to performance and approval.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with GPs and treatment providers including treating psychologists to optimise diagnosis, treatment planning, and recovery outcomes.

• Complete file reviews to provide expert psychological opinion on treatment efficacy and injury recovery.

• Identify the need for additional medical opinion and services, such as Independent Medical Examinations.

• Deliver training, coaching and education to internal and external stakeholders to support best practice psychological injury management.

ABOUT YOU

• A relevant qualification and professional background in psychology, mental health or related discipline.

• Current AHPRA registration

• Clinical experience treating psychological and mental health issues.

• Strong understanding of disability, injury management and recovery principles. 

• Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience working in the personal injury industry preferred, with experience with the workers compensation insurance, and legislation desirable.

• The ability to engage respectfully and confidently with clinicians, treatment providers and other claims stakeholders, including constructive conversations about treatment direction and recovery. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft office suite

WHAT WE OFFER

We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.

EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:

• A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other
• Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance
• A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
• Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program
• Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success
• Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super

We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.