Injury Management and Wellbeing Officer

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Program

Annual sporting activity reimbursement

Skin and health checks

Healthy cooking classes

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate partnerships

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council invites an Injury Management and Wellbeing Officer to Beaudesert, QLD. The role supports contemporary WHS practices and compliance while collaborating across Directorates to foster a safe environment for staff, contractors and visitors.

The position is based in Beaudesert with possible work across other Council offices. It offers a base remuneration from $94,904.09, plus up to 13% employer superannuation and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related fields.
• RRTWC accreditation is required.
• Experience delivering WHS and Injury Management in local government or similar settings.
• Mental Health First Aid training is advantageous.
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders to drive a safety culture.
• Ability to prioritise and manage high-volume workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-work case management for workers' compensation and non-work-related injuries.
• Provide WHS advice to Managers and employees to support compliance.
• Support psychosocial hazard identification and implement safety initiatives.
• Manage the implementation of mental health awareness programs and the Health and Wellbeing calendar.
• Assist in incident investigations and develop corrective actions and learnings.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Injury management

Return to Work coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Mental Health First Aid trained

Education

Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or related field

RRTWC accreditation

Job description

Injury Management and Wellbeing Officer
FULL TIME
PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Beaudesert QLD

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast. At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation.

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity

This position supports the delivery of contemporary work health and safety (WHS) practices across Council, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and other requirements within the local government context. The position incumbent works in partnership with operational Directorates to facilitate a supportive and safe environment for employees, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders.

The position is based in Beaudesert, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s offices (Boonah and Tamborine Mountain) or facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you’ll also …

• Maintain a current understanding of relevant WHS and Workers Compensation legislation and regulations and, under the guidance of the Coordinator Work Health and Safety, provide advice to Managers and employees to assist them in meeting their respective WHS and Injury Management responsibilities.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work case management for workers' compensation and non-work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and the requirements of Council's WHS insurer.
• Support the identification and management of psychosocial hazards and assist in the delivery of psychosocial safety initiatives, providing advice and resources to Managers and employees to promote a psychologically safe workplace.
• Coordinate the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a positive mental health awareness program and have overall responsibility for Councils annual Health and Wellbeing calendar.
• Provide support to the WHS Team and wider workforce, to complete incident investigations as required including support in developing appropriate corrective actions and shared learnings.

About you…

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety and/or related fields well regarded.
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (RRTWC) accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience providing WHS and Injury Management services in a local government or similar complex work environment.
• Mental Health First Aid trained is well regarded.
• Demonstrated success in driving a strong culture of safety through partnering and working in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise activities and manage workflows within a high-volume work environment.

What’s in it for you?

Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. This position comes with a base remuneration from $94,904.09, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more, including but not limited to:

• Access to Councils annual Health and Wellbeing Program including but not limited to;
• Annual sporting activity re-imbursement
• Skin and Health checks
• Healthy Cooking classes just to name a few
• Access to Councils Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Councils corporate partnerships

Applications close: 12noon Tuesday 13 October 2026
For more information contact ****@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.