Work Health & Safety / Injury Management Coordinator

Work Health & Safety / Injury Management Coordinator | Sylvanvale

• Lead return to work and workers compensation coordination across a leading disability provider
• Join a supportive People & Culture team focused on wellbeing and safety
• Full or Part time (4days) role based at Head Office in Sutherland with opportunities to influence best practice

Overview
Sylvanvale is seeking an experienced WHS/Injury Management Coordinator to drive best practice injury management and return to work outcomes across the organisation. This is an opportunity to partner with leaders, employees and external stakeholders to ensure injured workers receive the right support while helping strengthen workplace health, safety and wellbeing across the business.
The Organisation For over 60 years, Sylvanvale has been empowering people living with disability to live the life they choose. As one of NSW's leading disability service providers, Sylvanvale delivers accommodation, community participation, employment and support services across metropolitan Sydney. Guided by its values of belonging, choice, respect, safety and contribution, the organisation is committed to creating positive outcomes for both the people it supports and its employees.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health & Safety, you'll become the organisation's subject matter expert for injury management and return to work. Working closely with operational leaders, employees, rehabilitation providers, insurers and medical practitioners, you'll ensure workers compensation claims are managed proactively while supporting positive recovery outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate end-to-end workers compensation claims and return to work programs
• Partner with leaders to provide practical injury management advice and early intervention support
• Facilitate case conferences and build strong relationships with insurers, treating practitioners and rehabilitation providers
• Analyse claims trends, maintain accurate reporting and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the WHS function

About You
We're looking for someone who combines technical injury management expertise with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, can confidently manage complex claims and are passionate about helping people safely return to work.

You'll bring:

• Return to Work Coordinator certification
• Demonstrated experience managing workers compensation claims and return to work programs
• Strong knowledge of the NSW Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislation
• Experience building relationships with operational leaders, insurers and rehabilitation providers
• Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills
• Experience within disability, healthcare, aged care or community services will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people living with disability
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team
• Opportunity to influence injury management strategy and improve organisational outcomes
• Diverse role with autonomy, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement projects
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits
• Work for an organisation committed to safety, wellbeing and professional development

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Andrew Croly by email andrew@orchardtalent.com.au.


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