About the Role
This role involves managing and coordinating end-to-end return-to-work programs, ensuring legislative compliance and providing exceptional care and support to employees. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop tailored recovery plans that prioritize employee wellbeing and support positive business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate individual Return to Work Plans that support safe and sustainable recoveries.
- Partner with managers, employees, insurers, rehabilitation providers and medical professionals to facilitate successful return-to-work outcomes.
- Manage workers compensation and injury management cases from commencement through to resolution.
- Monitor employee progress, review recovery plans and implement adjustments where required.
- Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on injury management, rehabilitation and legislative obligations.
- Build trusted relationships with employees by providing compassionate support throughout their recovery journey.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through education, early intervention initiatives and wellbeing programs.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and reporting while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
Requirements
- Experience managing Return to Work, Workers Compensation or Injury Management cases.
- Sound knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation legislation and return-to-work best practice.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- The right to work in Australia.
- Willingness to complete National Criminal History Check.
- Willingness to complete Pre-employment screening.
- Willingness to complete Vaccination requirements in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy.
Skills
- Return to Work
- Workers Compensation
- Injury Management
- NSW Workers Compensation legislation
- Return-to-work best practice
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship-building
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Wahroonga, NSW
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Movement, Occupational Rehabilitation, Workplace Health & Safety, Allied Health or a related discipline (highly regarded)
- Return to Work Coordinator certification (desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary with generous salary packaging benefits.
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits.
- $200 annual wellbeing allowance through our Employee Wellness Program.
- Up to $500 retention bonus for eligible permanent employees.
Benefits
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses
- Salary packaging up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits
- $200 annual wellbeing allowance
- Up to $500 retention bonus for eligible permanent employees
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership
- Collaborative team culture
About the Company
- UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation providing Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living services across New South Wales.
- For more than 75 years, we've been committed to helping people live with dignity, independence and choice.
- Our people are driven by compassion, respect and excellence, and we're proud to foster a workplace where everyone belongs.
Equal Opportunity
- UPA Aged Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
- We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people living with disability.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and will make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the selection process.
