At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead injury management and create tailored return-to-work plans for team members.
- Company: Join Endeavour Group, a vibrant company with brands like Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, exclusive discounts, and a focus on your wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a fun, inclusive workplace that values creativity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's recovery journeys while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Return to Work coordination and knowledge of WA workers' compensation legislation.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Let’s create a more sociable future together. At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!
Location of position - Innaloo, Western Australia
Reports to Head of Injury Management
We are looking for a pragmatic, human-centered Return to Work Manager to lead our injury management, workers’ compensation strategies, and recovery plans across Western Australia. In this role, you’ll be a champion for team member care, ensuring that injured team members receive empathetic, proactive support while navigating their recovery. You will work directly with store and venue leaders, state operational managers, insurers, and external care providers to build efficient, recovery-focused claims strategies.
Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:
- Oversee workers’ compensation claims and design comprehensive, tailored return-to-work plans that prioritize care and a safe return to substantive roles.
- Act as a trusted partner and specialist advisor to State, Area, and Store/Venue Managers on injury management, workers' compensation processes, and employer responsibilities.
- Collaborate with insurers, third-party providers, regulators, and panel law firms to drive proactive claims strategies and manage premium impacts.
- Work alongside our Safety & Risk Managers to analyse injury data, enhance injury management strategies, and foster safe working systems.
- Stay up-to-date with WA workers' compensation legislation, assist with self-insurance audits, and conduct internal compliance reviews to ensure best practices.
- Assist leaders in establishing support systems for non-work-related injuries and partner with the People Team when complex role adjustments are needed.
Qualifications Now let’s talk about you:
- Proven experience in Return to Work (RTW) coordination, injury management, and WA workers' compensation legislation.
- Knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute safety improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to articulate key strategies clearly.
- Apply strategic planning principles to align injury management goals with broader business objectives.
- Facilitate interactive group training and educational workshops.
- Utilize data analysis to build structured action plans and drive successful implementation.
- Engage stakeholders and coach leaders to deliver high-performing return-to-work outcomes.
Nice to Haves:
- Qualifications in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology) or WHS (Cert IV minimum).
- Experience or training in Mental Health First Aid, ICAM incident investigation, or Hazard Management principles.
The benefits are good too!
- We offer hybrid ways of working.
- An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
- Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W.
- As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career.
At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.
Return to Work Manager – WA employer: Endeavour Group Careers
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