Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator to join our SEQ Team.
What Queensland Rail has to offer?

• Commencement annual base salary of $98,972 plus Superannuation.
• Free Citytrain travel to & from work
• Access to a range of free support services to employees and their immediate families via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development assistance applicable to your role.

About the Role:
This role is to provide sound rehabilitation advice to managers, develop Return to Work plans including the coordination of the workplace rehabilitation of employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate workplace rehabilitation for injured employees in line with Workers' Compensation legislative requirements.
• Provide workplace rehabilitation assistance in a proactive manner for the timely and safe Return to full capacity work of an injured employee through initiating early contact with the injured worker and their Supervisor.
• Consult with the Injury Management Adviser regularly regarding appropriate rehabilitation strategies for injured workers and regarding injured workers' progress.
• Liaise with the Injury Management Adviser, Workers' Compensation Unit, Supervisor, Manager, Treating Medical Officer, Allied Health Provider.
• Provide frontline leaders, health and safety representatives and workers with coaching and expert safety advice to develop safety capability throughout the business.

What we are looking for:

• Allied health experience would be preferred however, not essential.
• A high level of demonstrable skill in workplace rehabilitation processes including initiating early proactive workplace rehabilitation intervention, development of plans and consistent liaison with the injured worker and their Supervisor/Manager.
• Demonstrable, extensive knowledge of workplace rehabilitation legislative requirements, safety legislation and management systems.
• Demonstrable, high level of skill in the design and implementation of suitable duties plans, safety risk and change management strategies and methodologies.
• Demonstrable, high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including report writing, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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All of this sounds of interest & wondering what's next?
Please apply to Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (6793) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Friday 5th of January 2024
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Ben Hogan via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Ben Hogan with your specific enquiry via email to ben.hogan@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.