Job Description
We’re now seeking a Fitness for Work Business Partner to design, embed and continuously improve our enterprise-wide Fitness for Work (FFW) and early intervention framework, ensuring our workforce remains safe, capable and supported.
The Opportunity - (flexibility on location)
Reporting to the Head of People, this pivotal role safeguards and enables safe, sustainable workforce capacity across our national operations.
You will partner closely with HR, Safety and Workers Compensation teams to ensure leaders can make confident, risk-based decisions while employees experience safe and durable return-to-work outcomes.
This role is distinct from the Workers Compensation team and focuses on proactive, non‑claim Fitness for Duties matters, ensuring employees are safe and capable to perform the inherent requirements of their roles.
This is a strategic and hands-on role with enterprise impact shaping governance, strengthening compliance, and improving operational continuity.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Designing and embedding an end-to-end Fitness for Work framework
Overseeing early intervention and injury management strategies
Managing complex physical, psychological and fatigue-related cases
Driving consistent, compliant governance and decision-making
Accelerating safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes
Partnering with leaders to balance risk, care and operational needs
Identifying trends and using data to improve workforce capability and availability
What You’ll Bring
Significant experience in injury management, return-to-work and fitness for work governance
Strong understanding of workers compensation and legislative compliance
Experience partnering with senior leaders in operational environments
Ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with confidence and empathy
Commercial and risk-based mindset
A passion for improving safety outcomes and employee experience
An exciting new position at TGE and an opportunity to make an impact and support our people back to work!
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/ .
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, ****** orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & ******* screening.
Other things to note
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fitness for Work Business Partne position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
