At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Help employees return to work with confidence and care.
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Manage complex cases and make a real difference every day.
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Work across prisons, youth justice and corporate settings.
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Use your expertise to support safer workplaces and healthier outcomes.
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Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Injury Management Coordinator, you will manage WorkCover claims and support employees through their return-to-work journey.
You will provide practical advice and help build safe and healthy workplaces across the department.
You will:
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develop effective return-to-work plans for employees receiving WorkCover benefits
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provide expert advice on injury management, OHS obligations and legal requirements
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manage complex cases involving long-term incapacity and early intervention initiatives
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identify meaningful trends and patterns to support injury prevention activities
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maintain accurate records and contribute to safe workplace practices.
About you
You should have qualifications, experience or a willingness to obtain return to work qualifications. A current Employee Working with Children Check is required before you commence employment where work within Youth Justice facilities is required.
You should also have:
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demonstrated experience supporting occupational rehabilitation and return to work outcomes
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sound knowledge of WorkCover legislation and occupational health and safety principles
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strong communication skills and confidence managing difficult conversations
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effective problem-solving skills with a resilient and collaborative approach.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Laura Hodgson at
[email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
