Recover at Work Coordinator (HM2)

• 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.

1. Current NSW Driver’s Licence Class C and hold SIRA NSW (WorkCover) Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation and/or equivalent relevant experience

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Proven experience in human-centred case management, strategic planning, program development, high level advice and implementation of rehabilitation plans in a Risk Management Framework

6. Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to deliver proactive return to work initiatives and effectively engage injured workers

7. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and a busy work environment with competing priorities

8. Proficient with utilising electronic claims management systems including but not limited to running statistical reports relevant to your portfolio

Requisition ID: REQ667236
Applications Close: 28 June 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Clemencia Hanna on Clemencia.Hanna@health.nsw.gov.au