Help us support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our workforce. We’re seeking an experienced Injury Management Coordinator to lead workers compensation, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys thinking strategically about prevention and wellbeing, while also taking a hands-on role in coordinating injury management.
What you’ll be doing
- Coordinate and manage workers compensation claims and rehabilitation cases.
- Develop and implement return-to-work plans with employees, managers, and treating professionals.
- Provide expert advice on injury prevention, early intervention, and legislative obligations.
- Liaise with insurers, medical providers, and internal stakeholders for effective case management.
- Monitor injury data trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Deliver training and awareness programs to build a strong safety and recovery culture.
- Registration to work with vulnerable people & a current national police check certificate (responsibility of candidate to provide before commencement).
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience in injury management, workers compensation, or rehabilitation coordination.
- Proven track record developing and implementing return-to-work plans.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act, WHS Act).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, empathetic approach.
- Highly organised with strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Base salary between $92,004.56 and $102,268.53 pro rata will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation
- Permanent, part-time (3 days per week)
- Work pattern negotiable
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave and a great work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Ready to apply?
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include:
• your current resume
• a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Jobs – City of Clarence.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Gavin Davis (Manager Work Health and Safety) on 6217 9754.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Injury Management Coordinator.
Our commitment to our community
We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.
Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.
We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday, 18 February 2025.