At a Glance
- Tasks: Help injured workers recover and return to work with practical strategies and expert guidance.
- Company: Gallagher Bassett, a leading workers compensation provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, hybrid work options, 9-day fortnight, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values inclusion and offers genuine career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Experience in rehabilitation or injury management; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that's exactly what you'll find here.
As a Return to Work Specialist, you'll work closely with injured workers, employers and claims professionals to develop practical recovery strategies that make a real difference. You'll combine your clinical knowledge, injury management experience and stakeholder skills to support recovery and return‐to‐work outcomes across a diverse range of workplace injuries.
How you'll make an impact:
- Providing expert recovery and return‐to‐work guidance across a portfolio of claims
- Managing a small portfolio of complex and high‐risk claims
- Supporting Case Managers with strategy and claim conferencing
- Identifying biopsychosocial barriers impacting recovery and work capacity
- Driving sustainable and meaningful return‐to‐work outcomes
- Conducting virtual and face‐to‐face workplace visits when required
- Building strong relationships with injured workers, employers, treating practitioners and internal stakeholders
- Providing coaching and leadership on recovery and return‐to‐work best practice within the team
- Supporting the management of both physical and psychological injury claims
About you:
We're keen to hear from professionals with experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Injury Management, Return to Work Coordination, Workers Compensation, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Allied Health or Workplace Rehabilitation. You will also possess:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A passion for helping people achieve positive recovery outcomes
- The ability to influence, coach and develop practical solutions
- Experience managing competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health, rehabilitation or allied health discipline (highly regarded)
- Workers Compensation claims experience is beneficial but not essential for candidates with transferable occupational rehabilitation or injury management experience.
What we can offer you:
- Attractive remuneration packaging and hybrid work arrangements, including Work from Home opportunities.
- 9 day fortnight (after the completion of your probationary period).
- Paid Parental Leave to support your family life.
- Reproductive leave.
- A friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing education and development, as well as genuine career progression.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, fitness passport, wellness programs, and additional purchased annual leave options.
- Discounts and cash‐back offers from hundreds of retailers.
- Birthday leave – take a day off during your birthday month as a gift from GB!
If you're ready to move into a role where you can genuinely influence recovery outcomes, build deeper stakeholder relationships, and access broader long‐term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the right to live and work in Australia at the time of application. Agency applications will not be considered.
Gallagher Bassett is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and diversity and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Return to Work Specialist employer: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Gallagher Bassett is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering flexible work arrangements and a collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, employees are encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives while enjoying a range of benefits including generous leave options, health insurance discounts, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team that values your contributions and supports you in making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Contact Details:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Recruitment Team
