Return to Work Manager - WA

Endeavourgroupcareers; Kelmscott; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts at Endeavour Group/

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a pragmatic, human-centered Return to Work Manager to lead injury management and workers' compensation strategies across Western Australia. You will collaborate with store leaders, insurers, and external care providers to build recovery-focused claims strategies.

The role requires proven RTW coordination experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to align injury management goals with business objectives while staying compliant with WA legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Return to Work coordination and injury management.
• Knowledge of WA workers' compensation legislation and WHS Act.
• Ability to partner with leaders, insurers and external providers to design recovery-focused strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workers' compensation claims and design tailored return-to-work plans.
• Act as advisor to State, Area and Store/Venue Managers on injury management processes.
• Collaborate with insurers, regulators and panel law firms to drive proactive claims strategies.
• Work with Safety & Risk Managers to analyze injury data and improve strategies.
• Ensure compliance with WA legislation and conduct internal reviews for best practices.
• Support leaders in developing supportive systems for non-work injuries and complex role adjustments.

Skills

RTW coordination

Injury management

WA legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Training delivery

Education

Allied Health qualification (e.g., OT/Exercise Physiology)

WHＳ Cert IV

Job description

Be uniquely you, come as you are

Location of position - Western Australia

Reports to Head of Injury Management

We are looking for a pragmatic, human-centered Return to Work Manager to lead our injury management, workers' compensation strategies, and recovery plans across Western Australia.

In this role, you'll be a champion for team member care, ensuring that injured team members receive empathetic, proactive support while navigating their recovery. You will work directly with store and venue leaders, state operational managers, insurers, and external care providers to build efficient, recovery-focused claims strategies.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Oversee workers' compensation claims and design comprehensive, tailored return-to-work plans that prioritize care and a safe return to substantive roles.
• Act as a trusted partner and specialist advisor to State, Area, and Store/Venue Managers on injury management, workers' compensation processes, and employer responsibilities.
• Collaborate with insurers, third-party providers, regulators, and panel law firms to drive proactive claims strategies and manage premium impacts.
• Work alongside our Safety & Risk Managers to analyse injury data, enhance injury management strategies, and foster safe working systems.
• Stay up-to-date with WA workers' compensation legislation, assist with self-insurance audits, and conduct internal compliance reviews to ensure best practices.
• Assist leaders in establishing support systems for non-work-related injuries and partner with the People Team when complex role adjustments are needed.

Now let's talk about you:

• Proven experience in Return to Work (RTW) coordination, injury management, and WA workers' compensation legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Codes of Practice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute safety improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to articulate key strategies clearly.
• Apply strategic planning principles to align injury management goals with broader business objectives.
• Facilitate interactive group training and educational workshops.
• Utilize data analysis to build structured action plans and drive successful implementation.
• Engage stakeholders and coach leaders to deliver high-performing return-to-work outcomes.

Nice to Haves

• Qualifications in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology) or WHS (Cert IV minimum).
• Experience or training in Mental Health First Aid, ICAM incident investigation, or Hazard Management principles.

The benefits are good too!

• We offer hybrid ways of working
• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone's welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy's, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We're serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.

We're all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other.

If this job excites you - and you're close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we'd love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au .