Return to Work Coordinator

K&S Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Company funded parental leave bonus

Growth and development

Job summary

K&S Corporation seeks a skilled occupational rehabilitation professional based in Enfield to support injured employees through recovery and a safe return-to-work journey. You will work across SRCA (Comcare) and workers' compensation programs, partnering with leaders, insurers and rehab providers to achieve positive outcomes while ensuring compliance.

You'll join a national business known for 80 years of safety and continuous improvement, with a focus on employee wellbeing and legislative

Qualifications

• Experience managing workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Knowledge of SRCA/Comcare and self-insurance beneficial.
• Experience with rehabilitation providers and occupational rehab.

Responsibilities

• Support injured employees through recovery and return-to-work journey.
• Partner with leaders, employees, insurers and rehabilitation providers.
• Deliver positive rehabilitation outcomes while ensuring legislative compliance.
• Maintain accurate case records and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Workers' compensation

Return-to-work

Stakeholder management

Case management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

OT degree

Allied Health

RTW accreditation

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us in a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

The Opportunity:

Based in Enfield and reporting to the National Injury Manager (Melbourne), you'll play a key role in supporting injured employees through their recovery and return-to-work journey. Working across SRCA (Comcare), state-based workers' compensation tail claims and our Early Intervention Program, you'll partner with leaders, employees, insurers and rehabilitation providers to deliver positive rehabilitation outcomes while ensuring legislative compliance.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to employee wellbeing while influencing positive return-to-work outcomes across a national business.

About You:

You'll be an organised, proactive and compassionate professional with experience managing workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of workers' compensation legislation, ideally including SRCA (Comcare) and self-insurance.
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation and working with rehabilitation providers.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and case management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• A professional, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to health, safety and employee wellbeing.
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Allied Health, Workplace Health & Safety, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Return to Work Coordinator accreditation or relevant RTW training.
• Experience within transport, logistics or another operational or industrial environment.

If you're passionate about supporting employees through recovery and delivering positive return-to-work outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join us:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Company funded parental leave bonus
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.