OHS & Return to Work Coordinator

Junction; Morwell; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Five weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Office-based roles in Morwell or Bairn

Job summary

Junction Support Services in Victoria is seeking a part-time Occupational Health & Safety specialist to lead safety initiatives and support injury management. You will partner with managers and staff to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliant, effective return-to-work processes.

The role balances hands-on risk assessments, policy development and wellbeing conversations, with flexible options to work from Morwell or Bairnsdale offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in OHS, Injury Management and Return to Work.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, safety systems and return-to-work processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

OHS

Injury Management

Return to Work

Communication

Coaching

Risk Management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety

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
• Ongoing professional development
• 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the People & Culture team on [phone].

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.