Hybrid Return-to-Work Coordinator — Part-Time (25hrs)

Naturelinks; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Part-time hours (25 hrs/wk)

Job summary

Naturelinks is seeking an experienced RTW Coordinator to support the health and wellbeing of our team. You will manage RTW plans from initial notification through to recovery, liaising with injured employees and managers to achieve timely, sustainable returns.

The role requires knowledge of Victorian workers' compensation and RTW legislation, plus accreditation in RTW or occupational rehabilitation. Hybrid, part-time (25hrs/wk) arrangements apply across North Melbourne and Mornington depots.

Qualifications

• Experience in Victorian workers' compensation and RTW legislation.
• Accreditation in RTW coordination or occupational rehabilitation is required.
• Experience with ISO45001 management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage RTW plans from notification to recovery and sustainable return to work.
• Liaise with injured team members to assess capacity and barriers to RTW.
• Develop suitable duties and workplace adjustments with managers.
• Coordinate with WorkSafe Agents, practitioners and rehabilitation providers.
• Monitor claims, rehabilitation progress and RTW milestones.
• Maintain confidential RTW records and participate in reviews.
• Provide guidance to managers on RTW and WHS matters.
• Identify opportunities for early intervention and injury prevention.
• Support risk assessments and wider WHS improvement initiatives.

Skills

RTW coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Project/Case management

MS Office

Education

OHS qualification

Occupational rehabilitation

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

North Melbourne/Mornington | Hybrid WFH options | Part-time (25hrs wk) | Salary ~$85,000 (FTE)

We are looking for an experienced and people-focusedReturn-to-Work (RTW) Coordinatorto join our team and play a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members.

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, you will be the key point of contact for team members recovering from work-related injury or illness, while partnering closely with managers and a range of external stakeholders to achieve safe, timely and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

This is a hands-on role where you will combine strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills with sound knowledge of Victorian workers' compensation, rehabilitation and workplace health and safety requirements.

This role is permanent part-time for 25-hrs per week, across 5-days (i.e. Mon-Fri 5hrs per day).

What you'll be doing:

You'll take ownership of coordinating our return-to-work and injury management processes, including:

Managing RTW plans from initial notification through to successful recovery and sustainable return to work.

Liaising closely with injured team members to understand their capacity, restrictions, rehabilitation needs and barriers to returning to work.

Developing and reviewing suitable duties and workplace adjustments in partnership with managers.

Liaising regularly with WorkSafe Agents, treating practitioners, occupational rehabilitation providers and other stakeholders.

Monitoring and recording claims, rehabilitation progress and key RTW milestones.

Maintaining accurate, confidential and compliant RTW records.

Participating in case conferences and rehabilitation reviews.

Providing practical advice and support to managers on RTW and WHS matters.

Identifying opportunities for early intervention and injury prevention.

Supporting risk assessments, investigations, corrective actions and broader WHS improvement initiatives.

What you'll bring:

We're looking for someone who combines greattechnical WHS knowledge with strong operational RTW experience and a genuine care for people.

You'll ideally have:

WorkSafe Victoria-endorsed RTW Coordinator training accreditation.

A qualification in OHS, occupational rehabilitation, allied health, or a related discipline.

Strong knowledge of Victorian workers' compensation and RTW legislation and WorkSafe Victoria requirements.

Experience working within ISO45001 management systems (with an understanding of ISO9001 and ISO14001also desirable).

Experience developing and managing RTW plans and injury management cases.

Strong communication, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent organisation, documentation, reporting and case management skills.

Strong Microsoft Office skills - particularly Excel, Teams and Outlook.

The ability to exercise sound judgement, identify risks and make evidence-based recommendations.

A high level of confidentiality, integrity and professional discretion.

A collaborative, positive and solutions-focused approach.

What’s in it for you?

Make a real difference: directly support team members through their recovery and return to work.

Work with great people: collaborate with a supportive Management team.

Variety: combine case management, stakeholder engagement, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

Hybrid flexibility: work from either our North Melbourne or Mornington depot, combined with WFH flexibility and part-time hours.

Impact: contribute to a positive workplace culture focused on genuinely living core values and creating a great place to work.

Who we are:

Over the past 25+ years, Naturelinks has grown to be one of the most capable Natural Resource Management companies in Australia. We specialise in preserving and improving bushland and biodiversity through bushland conservation, restoration and revegetation works. Our customer base is predominantly Local and State Government, but also includes the mining sector and Ecological Consultancies.Visit our website https://naturelinks.com.au to learn more about us.

We have depots in North Melbourne, Mornington and Hastings, with ~160 dedicated team members who share a passion for the environment, sustainability and community building.We are proud of our positive and inclusive workplace culture, and our demographically diverse workforce.

Our core values ofSafety, Respect, Excellence, Sustainability, Innovation, Learning, Communication and Communitygenuinely shape both how we work and the experience we aim to create for our team members, our clients and customers, and the communities we engage with.

If these values resonate with you and you're ready to bring your RTW expertise to a role where you can genuinely make an impact,we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your application - including a cover letter and your CV - and tell us why you're the right person to join our team as our newReturn-to-Work Coordinator.

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