Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator - Contract
- Location:
- Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
- Posted:
- 29th April 2025
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2929862
- Brisbane Based
- State Government Department
- 6-Month Contract with Potential to Extend
Your new company
Leading State Government Department require a Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator to support their employees in their safe return to work.
Your new role
In this role you will report to the WHS Manager. Key duties will include:
- Acting as the point of contact for the injured worker and support them throughout their recovery.
- Assisting injured workers to remain at or return to work while they recover from a work-related injury.
- Planning the worker's return to work if they require time away from work to recover and make decisions to progress their return.
- Consulting with the injured worker, their treating health practitioner, occupational rehabilitation provider, WorkSafe Agent or worker's representative if they have one.
- Monitoring the progress of an injured worker's recovery.
- Taking steps to prevent a recurrence or aggravation of the injury.
- Acting as a point of contact for a WorkSafe return to work inspector.
- Helping to resolve any issues or disputes related to return to work.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have the following:
- Previous RTW and rehabilitation working experience
- Certificate IV in WHS and RTW desirable
- Be available for an immediate start, for a six-month contract
- Strong MS Office Systems experience
- A strong customer service focus and internal stakeholder engagement skills
What you'll get in return
On offer is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative team, an initial 6-month contract. This could lead to a potential extension.
What you need to do now
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