Overview
This role is responsible for providing best-practice guidance and support to the workforce in relation to injury management, return-to-work programs, early intervention, and workplace health initiatives. The position plays a key role in promoting employee wellbeing, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and supporting a safe and healthy work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination
* Develop and implement plans to coordinate day-to-day health and injury management activities
* Communicate plans effectively with supervisors and key stakeholders
* Identify and communicate risks relating to health, hygiene, and wellbeing
* Assist with resource planning and coordination within the function
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Support the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety systems, policies, and procedures
* Ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents, hazards, and health-related matters in line with legislative requirements
* Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and monitoring activities
* Assist in hazard identification and risk management, including critical risk controls
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of health and safety standards and management plans
* Promote strong environmental and health practices aligned with operational requirements
Injury Management & Wellbeing
* Manage and maintain injury management and return-to-work programs, ensuring timely and effective recovery outcomes
* Coordinate early intervention initiatives and support both work‐related and non‐work‐related cases
* Participate in claims management processes and high‐risk case reviews
* Ensure compliance with reporting obligations for workplace injuries
* Develop and deliver workplace health and wellbeing programs, including physical and mental health initiatives
* Coordinate employee education programs related to occupational health and hygiene
* Monitor and manage employee assistance and wellbeing support services
Operational Support
* Review pre‐employment medicals and ongoing health assessments
* Facilitate and maintain workplace health risk assessments
* Monitor and evaluate health and injury management systems for compliance and effectivenessProvide regular reporting and insights on health and injury performance trends
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across health and wellbeing programs
Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
* Advise and support leaders, supervisors, and contractors on health and injury management matters
* Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external providers
* Promote a positive, proactive culture focused on health, safety, and wellbeing
* Deliver clear communication, training, and coaching on health‐related processes and expectations
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline (e.g. Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy)
* Relevant professional registration with a governing body
* Experience in injury management, return-to-work, or occupational health roles
* Return to Work Coordinator accreditation (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Training or certification in occupational hygiene
* Drug and alcohol testing accreditation
Skills & Attributes
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels
* Solid organisational and coordination capabilities
* Analytical mindset with strong problem‐solving skills
* Ability to work in fast‐paced, high‐demand environments
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
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