Senior Manager - Health and Wellbeing

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Senior Manager - Health and Wellbeing (Parental Leave Cover)

Must be able to start: 12th October, 2026

Advert will close: Friday 25th September, 2026

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Health and Wellbeing to join our People & Capability team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This national role is responsible for overseeing injury management, workers compensation and wellbeing programs, ensuring strong return-to-work outcomes, leading wellbeing initiatives and providing expert advice across the business. Working closely with leaders, insurers and external partners, you will help drive a healthier, safer and more productive workplace for team members across Australia.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the national Injury Management and Return to Work strategy, improving recovery and return-to-work outcomes.

Provide expert oversight of complex and high-risk workers compensation claims and injury management matters.

Partner with operational leaders, People & Capability and Safety teams to embed best-practice wellbeing and return-to-work programs.

Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, rehabilitation providers and regulators to optimise performance and service delivery.

Analyse premium, claims and injury data to identify trends, drive improvements and support business decision-making.

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Business or a related discipline, with substantial experience in workers compensation and injury management.

Extensive knowledge of workers compensation legislation across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Demonstrated experience working with insurers, brokers and claims management processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and influence outcomes.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships.

Must be able to start: 12th October, 2026

Advert will close: Friday 25th September, 2026

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 3000 team members, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.