Injury Management & Return-to-Work Coordinator

Wesfarmers Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across Wesfarmers/B

Professional development opportunities

Novated leasing options

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite gym facilities and outdoor area

Job summary

Wesfarmers Health is seeking an Injury Management Coordinator for the Safety Health & Wellbeing Team at our Docklands site. The role is an 8-month max term contract focusing on early intervention and strategic injury management across our national operations.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage claims effectively, and drive safer, cost-efficient outcomes while supporting physical and mental wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ injury management experience in a employer/insurer/consultancy setting.
• Return to Work Coordinator qualification is required.
• Experience with early intervention and proactive injury management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Current driver’s license with own vehicle.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/Outlook systems.
• Allied Health degree or Cert IV Occupational Health & Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Return to Work and Injury Management processes.
• Provide strategic guidance on Injury Management and Workers' Compensation claims.
• Implement early intervention strategies for timely returns to work.
• Drive reduction of claims costs through proactive injury management.
• Coach and educate managers on best practice injury management.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S policies and procedures.
• Handle administration and weekly compensation reporting.
• Support SH&W projects in line with the Operational Plan.

Skills

Injury management

Return to Work coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

Return to Work Coordinator qualification

Allied Health degree or Cert IV OHS – preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wesfarmers Health is seeking an Injury Management Coordinator for the Safety Health & Wellbeing Team at our Docklands site. The role is an 8-month max term contract focusing on early intervention and strategic injury management across our national operations.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage claims effectively, and drive safer, cost-efficient outcomes while supporting physical and mental wellbeing initiatives.