At a Glance
- Tasks: Support employees recovering from workplace injuries and coordinate return-to-work programs.
- Company: Join a large government organisation focused on employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Temporary role for approximately 3 months with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's recovery journeys while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in injury management and strong communication skills required.
Use your return-to-work and injury management expertise to support positive recovery outcomes within a large government organisation.
Temporary opportunity – approximately 3 months. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Suitable for Central Coast and Newcastle-based candidates.
peoplefusion is partnering with a large government organisation to recruit an experienced Return to Work Coordinator. Working within People and Culture, you’ll support employees recovering from workplace injury or illness and coordinate safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
About the Role
Working as part of an experienced team, you will manage return-to-work and injury management matters across a diverse workforce. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating return-to-work and rehabilitation programs
- Managing workplace injury matters and supporting employees through recovery
- Liaising with managers, medical practitioners and rehabilitation providers
- Reviewing medical reports and assessments
- Providing advice on workers compensation and injury management
- Maintaining accurate case documentation and records
- Working autonomously within relevant legislation, policies and procedures
The role requires a strong level of independent decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
About You
You will ideally bring:
- Significant Return to Work, Workers Compensation or Injury Management experience
- Experience managing rehabilitation programs and injury cases
- Strong knowledge of Workers Compensation legislation
- Ability to interpret medical reports and assessments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A professional, organised and solutions-focused approach
- WorkCover accreditation as a rehabilitation coordinator
- Current NSW Class C driver's licence
- Registered Nurse qualifications and immunisation accreditation are desirable but not essential.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Approximately 3-month temporary assignment
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Suitable for candidates across the Central Coast and Newcastle
- Join an experienced and supportive team
- Work within a large government organisation
- Make a genuine contribution to employee recovery and wellbeing
How to Apply
If this feels like the opportunity for you, click "Apply" to submit your CV. To learn more, please contact Jodie McGuire on 02 4927 2009 or jodiem@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion.
At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
Return-to-Work Catalyst | Injury Management Specialist employer: peoplefusion
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