OHS & Return to Work Coordinator

Junction Support Services; Morwell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave pro rata

Clinical supervision

Agency vehicles

Inclusive team

Make a difference

Job summary

Junction Support Services is seeking a dedicated OHS professional in Victoria to lead safety initiatives, provide expert advice, and manage injury and return-to-work processes across Morwell or Bairnsdale offices.

This part-time permanent role emphasizes compliance, coaching, and practical wellbeing support for staff and managers within a trauma-informed community organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in OHS, Injury Management or Return to Work.
• Strong understanding of legislation and safety systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence, coach and support leaders and staff.
• People-centered approach and wellbeing focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support OHS initiatives to strengthen safety culture.
• Provide proactive safety advice to managers and staff including risk management.
• Coordinate and manage Return to Work processes for injuries.
• Collaborate with employees, leaders, treating practitioners and insurers for safe outcomes.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety audits.
• Develop and review OHS policies, procedures, and training.
• Monitor incident trends and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain OHS and injury management records and reporting.

Skills

OHS

Injury Management

Return to Work

Coaching

Communication

Education

OHS qualification

Job description

Junction Support Services was established with one goal in mind, to support vulnerable people in our community.

Every day, our people work alongside children, young people, individuals and families, empowering brighter futures and building strong, thriving communities together.

About the Role

In this diverse and meaningful role, you’ll provide hands‑on support, expert advice, and practical solutions across all areas of Occupational Health & Safety, Injury Management, and Return to Work. You’ll work closely with leaders and employees to build safe work practices, reduce workplace risk, and facilitate smooth and supportive pathways back to work following injury or illness.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a role that balances compliance, coaching, problem‑solving, and genuine care for people.

This is a Part‑Time permanent opportunity, 60.80 hours per fortnight. You will have the ability to be based at either of our Morwell or Bairnsdale office depending on your preference.

What You Can Expect

In the role, you will:

• Lead and support OHS initiatives that strengthen safety culture across the organisation
• Provide proactive safety advice to managers and staff, including risk management and incident prevention
• Coordinate and manage the Return to Work process for work‑related and non‑work‑related injuries
• Work collaboratively with employees, leaders, treating practitioners, and insurers to support safe, sustainable return‑to‑work outcomes
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits
• Support the development and review of OHS policies, procedures, and training
• Monitor incident trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate OHS and injury management records and reporting
• Facilitate wellbeing conversations and early intervention strategies
• Promote compliance with the OHS Act, Regulations, and organisational standards

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience in OHS, Injury Management, Return to Work, or a related field
• Strong understanding of legislation, safety systems, and best-practice return‑to‑work processes
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to influence, coach and support leaders and staff in creating safer workplaces
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A people‑centred approach, with a genuine commitment to wellbeing and safe outcomes
• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Return to Work, or equivalent (desirable)

About Us

Junction Support Services is an award‑winning regional not‑for‑profit that has been empowering brighter futures for more than 35 years. We deliver trauma‑informed housing, health, disability, education and family services across regional Victoria and NSW, supporting more than 2,500 people each year.

What We Offer

This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful change in your community. Join a team that values connection, growth and making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Why Join Junction?

• Increase your take home pay with a generous salary packaging
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, with 17.5% leave loading on 4 of those weeks
• Clinical supervision and debriefing opportunities
• Access to agency vehicles for work related travel
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Make a genuine difference every day

Applications close: 21st October 2026. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role may close before the listed closing date of 21st October 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Child Safety

Junction Support Services is a child‑safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our workplace and the communities we serve.