RTW / Injury Management Coordinator
- Coordinate workers compensation and injury management activities across 42 sites.
- Develop return to work plans and maintain claims documentation.
- Deliver WHS and injury management training to managers and frontline employees.
Work Health & Safety / Injury Management Coordinator | Sylvanvale
- Coordinate workers compensation, injury management and return to work across a leading disability services provider
- Hands-on role partnering with managers and frontline teams across 42 sites
- Full-time or 4-day opportunity based in Sutherland, with flexibility following probation
For over 60 years, Sylvanvale has supported people living with disability to live the life they choose. Operating across 42 locations, Sylvanvale is committed to creating safe, supportive environments for both the people it supports and its employees.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health & Safety, you will coordinate injury management, workers compensation and return to work activities across Sylvanvale.
Managing approximately 10–15 active claims at any one time, you will work closely with managers, support workers, payroll and external stakeholders to support positive and sustainable return to work outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate workers compensation claims and return to work activities
- Develop return to work plans and suitable duties arrangements
- Work with site managers to identify appropriate duties and locations for returning employees
- Maintain claims documentation, reporting and the return to work register
- Partner with payroll on workers compensation requirements
- Prepare monthly workers compensation reporting
- Deliver WHS and injury management training to managers and frontline employees
- Undertake regular site visits and support broader WHS initiatives
About You
You will be highly organised, confident working with people at all levels and comfortable balancing claims administration with hands-on stakeholder engagement.
You will ideally bring:
- 3–4+ years' experience across WHS, injury management or workers compensation
- Experience managing return to work and workers compensation processes
- Strong organisation, documentation and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence delivering training to managers and frontline teams
- Experience in disability, healthcare, aged care or community services is highly regarded
- Relevant WHS or Return to Work certification is advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
- Full-time or 4 days per week
- Sutherland Head Office with one WFH day following probation
- Regular exposure across Sylvanvale's 42 sites
- Company vehicle access or reimbursement for work-related travel
- Strong learning and development working directly alongside the WHS Manager
- Supportive, purpose-driven disability services environment
How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Andrew Croly by email at andrew@orchardtalent.com.au.
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