Return-to-Work & Safety Specialist

Lort Smith Animal Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced Safety and Injury Management Advisor on a part-time basis (3 days per week) across our North Melbourne and Campbellfield sites. You will blend your technical WHS knowledge with a people-first approach to support recovery, prevent injuries and strengthen safety practices.

Working with People & Culture, managers and external partners, you’ll lead return-to-work programs, coordinate claims, provide practical guidance, and drive

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a WHS or OHS role.
• Experience in injury management and coordinating return-to-work.
• Understanding Victorian OHS legislation and workers' comp.
• Experience identifying hazards, inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of psychosocial hazards and psychologically safe workplaces.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and external providers.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and RTW plans.
• Provide safety guidance to managers and staff.
• Identify hazards and coordinate risk assessments.
• Deliver safety training and engagement activities.
• Review safety practices and recommend improvements.
• Maintain records and produce safety reports.

Skills

WHS expertise

Injury management

Return to Work

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Return to Work Coordinator qualification

Job description

Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced Safety and Injury Management Advisor on a part-time basis (3 days per week) across our North Melbourne and Campbellfield sites. You will blend your technical WHS knowledge with a people-first approach to support recovery, prevent injuries and strengthen safety practices.

Working with People & Culture, managers and external partners, you’ll lead return-to-work programs, coordinate claims, provide practical guidance, and drive