Waverley Council is looking for a compassionate and proactive Return to Work Coordinator to help our people recover, return and thrive after injury or illness. If you’re passionate about creating positive outcomes and supporting others through challenging times, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Why Join us?

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week.
• Salary: $90,6451.43 - $104,249.13 plus 12% Super
• Community focused, values driven service
• Close to public transport
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Bondi Junction office location close to Bondi Beach, Bronte and Tamarama!
• Contribute to the safety and well-being of the local community
• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy

The Role

This role is responsible for providing professional advice, coaching and support through a partnership approach with management and employees. They are responsible for maximising rehabilitation outcomes for workers and minimising the impact on insurance premium, while maintaining a positive safety culture. In this role you will:

• Act as the primary contact for injured employees and managers
• Provide rehabilitation and return-to-work support for both work-related and non-work-related injuries
• Managing Workers Compensation claims and RTW Plans
• Liaising with GPs, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists regarding employee injuries and RTW plans
• Developing and monitoring suitable plans, and supporting leaders to implement them for positive return-to-work outcomes
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures in line with our governance framework and legislation
• Completing necessary reporting for prompt claim lodgement and early intervention
• Maintaining records in accordance with legislative and business requirements

To succeed in the role, you will have strong influencing and coaching skills, including demonstrated grievance resolution, counselling and mediation skills, investigative and problem-solving skills, presentation and group facilitation skills, and advanced report writing skills including the ability to develop policies and procedures.

About You

• A Degree in occupational health and safety, health, nursing or related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in workplace rehabilitation and return to work practices, understanding individual needs and characteristics of injured workers to provide effective injury management.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of relevant Acts and associated legislation, standards, work procedures and practices relating to injury or health management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex working relationships including the ability to negotiate outcomes and translate medical information into terms that are readily understood.
• Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet operational demands
• A ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Allied health background, experience in delivering successful wellbeing initiatives and managing an injury management system is desirable.

About us

Between the city and the sea, Waverley is a vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring place to live, work and play with its diverse population, creative culture, enriching lifestyle, stunning natural features, and distinctive neighbourhoods. Waverley Council provides and supports a variety of services, programs and initiatives to sustain and improve the quality of life for the Waverley community. This includes the delivery of 22 main services and up to 150 sub-services covering a wide range of activities.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Manager, Work, Health and Safety, People and Culture, [email protected]

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected]

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices.

How to apply: Visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs

Applications Close : 17 November 2025 @ 11:59 PM