Return to Work Coordinator

• Be a pivotal player in early intervention and injury management support.
• Contribute to the development of health and wellbeing initiatives within the Council.
• Opportunity to influence return-to-work outcomes and support sound business decisions.
• Engage with a collaborative team while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

• Adhere to Council’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies in all aspects of work.
• Promote continuous improvement to enhance community service delivery.
• Ensure safety standards are met to maintain physical and psychological well-being in the workplace.
• Complete mandatory training in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate Council’s values through professional interactions and teamwork.
• Utilise Council resources responsibly and sustainably.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, including Return to Work Coordinator Certification.
• A current Driver’s Licence.
• Proven experience in incident and claims management, human resources, and office administration.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret and apply workers' compensation legislation effectively.
• Experience with Figtree Systems software and working with external providers is desirable.

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 14th September 2025
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
• Package: $82,602 - $87,556 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

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• Please outline your relevant qualifications:*

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• I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

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• What experience do you have in coordinating return to work programs and how do you ensure that they are effective in supporting employees' needs?*
• Describe a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to facilitate a return-to-work plan. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?*
• What knowledge do you have of relevant legislation and best practises related to workplace health and safety, and how do you ensure compliance in your role as a Return to Work Coordinator?*
• Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

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• Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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