Lead workplace rehabilitation and return to work outcomes
Partner with leaders to support employee recovery journeys
Make a meaningful impact across a major health district
Drive recovery. Build capability. Create positive workplace outcomes.
Manage complex workplace rehabilitation cases and facilitate successful return to work outcomes across a diverse healthcare workforce.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 13 weeks)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.98 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the People & Culture team at Cumberland Hospital and play a pivotal role in supporting employee wellbeing and recovery across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Working within a collaborative and values-driven environment, you'll partner with leaders, clinicians, claims specialists and external stakeholders to deliver best-practice injury management and workplace rehabilitation services.
At WSLHD, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace culture where employees are empowered to thrive, recover and contribute meaningfully to our community.
Be part of a dedicated Workers Compensation and Injury Management team
Work across one of NSW's largest and most diverse health districts
Collaborate with experienced professionals and key decision-makers
Contribute to employee wellbeing, safety and organisational performance
Enjoy a role that combines autonomy, stakeholder engagement and meaningful impact
What you'll be doing
As the Recover at Work Coordinator, you will deliver specialist workplace rehabilitation and injury management services for employees with work-related injuries. Using a proactive and person-centred case management approach, you will coordinate recovery at work strategies, facilitate return to work outcomes and ensure compliance with workers compensation legislation and organisational requirements.
Manage a portfolio of workers compensation cases and develop tailored recovery at work plans
Coach, support and guide injured employees throughout their recovery journey
Partner with managers, treating practitioners, claims managers and key stakeholders to achieve sustainable return to work outcomes
Monitor, report and contribute to strategic injury management and workers compensation performance objectives
Identify opportunities to strengthen workplace rehabilitation practices, injury prevention initiatives and recovery outcomes
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join a team where your knowledge, leadership and commitment to employee wellbeing will be valued, supported and recognised.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying the principles and related guidelines of the NSW Workers Compensation Act 1987, Workplace Injury Management Act 1998 and Amendments, WH&S Act and Regulation of 2011
Experience working in the workers compensation / injury management industry whereby your predominant tasks involved liaising with treatment providers, Insurance Case Managers, Managers and injured workers
Experience working directly for an employer in a recover at work capacity where you were required to identify suitable duties, develop recovery at work plans, facilitate and chair portfolio meetings and undertake relevant training as a subject matter expert
Proven experience in human-centred case management, strategic planning, program development, high level advice and implementation of rehabilitation plans in a Risk Management Framework
Requisition ID: REQ667236
Applications Close: 28 June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Clemencia Hanna on [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
