Return to Work Coordinator

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd

Adelaide SA

Occupational Health and Safety (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Contract/Temp

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Injury Management

Case Management

Drivers Licence

Immediate Start for An Experienced RTW Coordinator for a State Government Department to work full time hours.

Immediate Start to Up to 6 Month Duration

53.97 to 60.96 per Hour plus Super

State Government Department to On Site

A State Government Department is seeking an experienced Return to Work Coordinator to join its Business Services division within the Return to Work function. This is an opportunity to play a critical role supporting both operational and non-operational employees through effective injury management and return to work outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Return to Work Coordinator is responsible for the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of return to work systems, services and processes. The role manages complex and high-risk injury management matters and provides expert advice to senior leaders, managers and employees in accordance with the Return to Work Act 2014 and government performance standards.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external providers and statutory bodies to ensure injured workers are supported to achieve safe, timely and sustainable return to work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a complex and high-risk return to work caseload for operational and non-operational employees

Assess injured worker needs and develop, implement and review tailored return to work plans

Provide expert advice to managers and employees on return to work and claims processes

Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary case conferences

Liaise with medical practitioners, claims managers, legal representatives and unions

Monitor and review recovery outcomes, including oversight of external providers

Contribute to policy development, auditing programs and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop and deliver training to managers and supervisors on return to work obligations

Represent the Department in disputed matters before the SA Employment Tribunal

Ensure compliance with legislation, government performance standards and internal policies

Maintain confidentiality in a sensitive and high-pressure environment

About You

You are a highly experienced return to work professional with strong legislative knowledge and the ability to manage complex cases in a dynamic operational environment. You are confident working with senior stakeholders and demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and professionalism.

Essential Requirements

Extensive experience in return to work and injury management case management

Strong knowledge of the Return to Work Act 2014, regulations and government performance standards

Proven ability to develop and implement effective return to work strategies

High-level written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Current driver's licence and willingness to travel

Completion of, or willingness to undertake, Return to Work Coordinator certification

If you are interested in this position, please add in these additional points in your application process:

Direct RTW coordination experience and examples

Experience applying Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) in practice

Evidence of managing complex and high risk workplace injury matters (including RTW plans and liaison with insurer, rehab providers, and treating practitioners

Please only people with extensive experience in RTW to apply as there will only be a limited handover. 

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Any further details, contact sheridan.catt@halcyonknights.com.au