A leading Queensland organisation is seeking an experienced Rehabilitation & Return to Work Advisor to join their Workplace Health & Safety function on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a purpose-driven environment where employee wellbeing, recovery and safety are at the forefront.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end injury management role where you will manage a portfolio of internal claims while driving early intervention, recovery-at-work strategies and continuous improvement across RTW practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end internal workers’ compensation claims from notification through to return to work or claim resolution;

• Triage injury notifications and implement early intervention strategies to support positive recovery outcomes;

• Develop, implement and review tailored Return to Work (RTW) plans in line with legislative requirements;

• Coordinate suitable duties, workplace adjustments and graduated return to work programs;

• Act as the primary liaison between employees, leaders, insurers, medical practitioners and rehabilitation providers;

• Provide expert advice to managers on injury management, legislative obligations and suitable duties;

• Monitor and analyse injury management data, trends and performance metrics, preparing reports for stakeholders; and

• Escalate complex or high-risk cases while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, confidentiality and procedural fairness.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a confident and pragmatic injury management professional who thrives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. You bring a strong understanding of workers’ compensation from an employer perspective and can balance compliance with empathy and commercial outcomes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in workplace rehabilitation, injury management or RTW coordination;

• Strong knowledge of Queensland workers’ compensation and WHS legislation;

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple claims concurrently, including complex cases;

• Experience developing and implementing effective RTW plans and recovery strategies;

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes;

• Ability to interpret and manage matters through a HR / employment relations lens; and

• Experience preparing formal written responses and managing sensitive employment matters.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion contact Danielle Ven Velthuizen at u&u on 07 3232 9125 or Denby Bain on 07 3232 9174 by quoting reference number 44957.  
 
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