Job Description:

This role ensures that all workers' compensation claims are managed in full compliance with regulatory requirements across SA, QLD, NT, ACT, and New Zealand, as well as the self‑insurance obligations specific to VIC, WA, and NSW. It provides technical guidance and direction to key bp stakeholders-including claimants, leaders, and People & Culture-to support optimal claims management outcomes and consistent adherence to jurisdictional standards.

In addition, the role offers subject matter expertise and analytical insights to bp businesses and HSE&C teams, helping identify injury trends and opportunities for enhanced prevention and risk mitigation. It also manages relationships with third‑party providers such as legal, medical, rehabilitation partners, and insurers to drive effective claim outcomes while maintaining compliance with bp's workers' compensation requirements. Oversight of early intervention service provider relationships and program management is also undertaken as needed to support proactive injury management.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and governance of the management of all workers' compensation claims in both premium paying and self-insured jurisdictions to ensure:
• Claims strategies are designed to achieve optimum and sustainable outcomes- including the use of medico/ legal providers as required
• Regulatory and license requirements are being met and protect bp's interests (inc. data management, third party payments, payment of weekly benefits, privacy)
• Issues raised by claimants are escalated & addressed effectively, confidentially & in a timely manner.
• Oversee the case management of claims managed by bp, insurers, agents or Regulators to drive optimal outcomes.
• Maintain and continuously improve workers compensation and injury management systems and procedures across ANZ in line with jurisdiction specific requirements to drive simplicity, efficiency and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders to assist claims/ injury management processes, including the provision of advice, notification of responsibilities and meaningful reporting.
• Provide analysis and insights of claims data to the Health Hub Lead, businesses, and HSE&C teams to provide opportunities for continuous improvement in injury prevention, management and claims management approaches.
• Provide expertise across BP in ANZ through maintaining knowledge of changes in legislation, Codes of Practice and standards relevant to workers compensation in ANZ
• Represent bp where applicable on advisory committees, self-insurance associations and other group forums internally and externally pertaining to injury management.
• Support the Health Hub lead through the generation of reports to meet self-insurance requirements to ensure the effectiveness of existing insurance arrangements.

What you will need to be successful

• Relevant experience in workers compensation insurance- with self-insurance experience included.
• Comprehensive understanding of the workers' compensation acts in the majority of jurisdictions across ANZ.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent organization competency
• Basic Word and Excel skills, with a working knowledge of SOLV is ideal.
• Collaboration and influencing skills across a range of stakeholders.
• Managing cost budgets across multiple stakeholders.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Accounting for people, Accounting for people, Agility core practices, Communication, Continuous Learning, Cost-conscious decision-making, Crisis and emergency response management, Driving and transport safety, Fire incident response, Hazard communication, Hazard Identification, Health risk management, HSE data knowledge, HSSE auditing and self-verification, Human Performance, Incident investigation and learning, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Large scale evacuation, Managing exercises and drills, OMS and bp requirements, Personal Safety, Process safety culture, Process Safety Management, Project and construction safety, Reporting and classification {+ 5 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.