APS6 Case Manager - WHS/Rehab

Capital Recruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Recruit is seeking an experienced WHS Case Manager to join a small Australian Government agency in Canberra. This full-time APS6 role provides specialist advice and manages WHS, injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work matters through collaboration with employees, managers and external stakeholders.

You will oversee WHS and injury management, support wellbeing initiatives, conduct risk assessments and investigations, contribute to governance and reporting, and nurture

Qualifications

• Experience in work health and safety, injury management or rehabilitation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience managing sensitive cases with confidentiality and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Managing WHS, injury management and rehabilitation cases, supporting return-to-work outcomes.
• Providing specialist WHS and wellbeing advice to employees and managers.
• Supporting WHS and wellbeing initiatives that promote a positive safety culture.
• Undertaking WHS risk management and assurance activities, including incident reporting and investigations.
• Supporting WHS governance, compliance, reporting and case management requirements.
• Building strong relationships with rehabilitation providers, health practitioners and Comcare.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across WHS and injury management practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality & professionalism

WHS knowledge

Injury management

Return-to-work coordination

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced WHS Case Manager to join a small Australian Government agency.

This is a full-time APS6 position based in Canberra and may be undertaken via an s26 transfer or a non-ongoing engagement.

The position plays an important role in supporting a safe, healthy and productive workplace, providing specialist advice and case management across WHS, injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work matters.

You will work closely with employees, managers, health practitioners, rehabilitation providers and other external stakeholders to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing WHS, injury management and rehabilitation cases, supporting effective return-to-work outcomes.
• Providing specialist WHS and wellbeing advice to employees and managers.
• Supporting WHS and wellbeing initiatives that promote a positive safety culture.
• Undertaking WHS risk management and assurance activities, including incident reporting, investigations and workplace assessments.
• Supporting WHS governance, compliance, reporting and case management requirements.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including rehabilitation providers, health practitioners and Comcare.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across WHS, wellbeing and injury management practices.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience in work health and safety, injury management, rehabilitation, return-to-work or a related field.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with confidentiality, professionalism and empathy.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is ideal but not essential
• Knowledge of the Comcare scheme and rehabilitation case management principles.
• Experience in injury management, return-to-work coordination or workplace wellbeing programs.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
• Satisfy the requirements of an Australian Federal Police Check.

Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Your unique perspective and talents are valuable to us, and we encourage you to apply.