Workplace Risk Account Executive - Injury Management

Eedu Open · verified Oct 21, 2026

Melbourne Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Eedu. Melbourne · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate A$110,000–A$247,800 across Australia.

Estimated pay

Eedu has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

A$110,000 – A$247,800

What the middle half of mid-level account executive roles in Australia paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median A$172,500. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

RoleAccount Executive

SeniorityMid-level

LocationMelbourne

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 21, 2026 · today

Role brief

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What you'll do

Take first calls about workplace injuries, assess the situation and agree on a return-to-work approach with client contacts
Run workers’ compensation claims day to day, from filing and medical certificates through plans and ongoing claim actions
Bring workers, client contacts, insurers and health and legal providers together to resolve claims promptly and control costs
Meet clients at their sites, represent them in proceedings and advise on claim risks, investigations and insurer strategy
Review cases with clients and provide technical guidance while maintaining relationships with insurers and service providers

What you bring

Substantial experience in workers’ compensation or the related industry is essential
You have handled complex compensation claims and understand how claims are managed
Strong spoken communication and clear report and correspondence writing are needed

Who this fits

This Melbourne-based, mid-level account executive role suits someone with substantial workers’ compensation experience who can manage complex claims and advise clients. The work includes regular client meetings and site visits, as well as representing clients in formal and informal proceedings when required.

From the employer

Provide return to work and injury management services to clients across a broad range of industries as well as provide high quality claims consulting services to a portfolio of clients.

The Role

Provide end to end return to work and injury management services, this includes.
 Provide an initial point of contact for work-related injuries to undertake initial triage and set the RTW strategy in consultation with the key client stakeholders.
 Provide day to day management of workers compensation claims including, claim lodgements, certificate management, development of RTW plans, develop, action and monitor claim management strategies
 Facilitate the collaboration between the injured worker, key client stakeholders, insurers, rehab providers, lawyers, and medical providers to ensure swift claims closure whilst minimising expense
 Regular attendance at client meetings, including site visits, with key stakeholders to drive cost efficient outcomes
 Represent clients at formal and informal proceedings as required (e.g., District Court, WorkCover WA)
Provide claims consulting services to a portfolio of clients, this includes.
 Provide advice and advocacy across the fundamental drivers that impact frequency, severity, and duration of workers’ compensation claims
 Provide advice and support through the initial stages of an injury and potential high-risk claims
 Engage in regular and ongoing discussions with the Insurer ensuring initial and ongoing claims management strategies are implemented and appropriate investigations are conducted until claim finalisation
 Participate in claims reviews, case conferences and other strategic claim meetings as required, to drive outcomes
 Provide a help desk service for technical advice
Other Duties Include:
 Collaboration with the workplace risk team and brokers, locally and nationally
 Manage and maintain strategic relationships with Insurers and Service Providers

The Requirements

 Substantial workers’ compensation/industry experience is essential
 Proven experience in complex workers compensation and related matters
 Demonstrated understanding of claims management processes
 Excellent oral communication both on individual and group basis
 Excellent report writing and correspondence skills

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com