Senior Return to Work Coordinator

Adelaide, SA
$98,478-104,165 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 694776
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 28 September 2027.
Remuneration: $98,478 - $104,165Role Details:We’re looking for a skilled Senior Return to Work Coordinator who can provide expert advice, guide recovery processes, and coordinate between injured employees, healthcare providers and departmental stakeholders to ensure effective, timely, and sustainable return to work outcomes.In this role, you will:

Deliver high-quality vocational rehabilitation and injury management services within a medical/legal, industrial and public sector environment.
Develop, implement and evaluate outcome-focused return to work plans in collaboration with employees, treating practitioners and managers.
Prepare accurate, high-quality reports and documentation to support claims and recovery processes.
Lead clear and professional communication with employees, practitioners, managers, unions, and HR representatives.
Coordinate return to work placements, including resume support, job matching, canvassing opportunities, and assisting with interviews.

To be successful:You have strong knowledge of South Australian Workers Compensation legislation, with an understanding of national frameworks highly regarded. You work collaboratively with employees, managers, healthcare professionals and insurers, building trust and finding practical solutions.You communicate with confidence, both verbally and in writing, to negotiate positive outcomes and resolve issues effectively. You bring comprehensive knowledge of return to work services and strategies, applying this expertise to support safe and sustainable employment pathways.If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact by supporting staff wellbeing and recovery, then we encourage you to apply.About the Business:The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.What We Offer:

Employee Assistance Program: confidential and independent counselling for you and your family.
Strong commitment to learning and development.
Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.

Special Conditions:Essential: 2-3 years’ experience in injury management, workers compensation or as a return to work consultant.To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.Enquiries: Kyla Ormrod, Manager Safety and Wellbeing on 0447 946 371 or email: kyla.ormrod2@sa.gov.auThe department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 09/09/2025 11:00 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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