Return To Work Coordinator

What’s on Offer

Bring your result driven and professional approach to support employees across our organisation to be safe at work and support them to recover when an injury or illness has occurred. 

At FRV we strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.   

Working with us provides:

• Access to a Rostered Day Off; 
• All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;
• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community; 
• Support for education, career and professional development; 
• Enterprise Agreement salary increases; 
• Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice; 
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services; 
• Access to a sports voucher;  
• Discounted health insurance; 
• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)
• Free gym access; 
• Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

About the role

Fixed Term until 28 February 2025

As FRV's Return to Work Coordinator your primary purpose will be to assist employees who have sustained an injury to access and receive the support required to recover and Return to Work in a safe and sustainable manner.  You will be a key contact for injured employees and will liaise with employees, line leaders, and other stakeholders to proactively coordinate rehabilitation and recovery at work. 

This role will be based at our Spring Street Office with travel required within the designated portfolio.

Functional Accountabilities include: 

• Coordinating a safe, early and sustainable recovery from injury;
• Developing recovery plans and Return to Work arrangements;
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including treating health practitioners;
• Regular visits to fire stations and other locations across the state of Victoria;
• Proactively provide advice, education and training to employees in the areas of rehabilitation, Return to Work and the compensation system, and provide ongoing support to the organisation;
• Records management and adherence to governance standards;
• Case reviews to develop strategic plans to support recovery and Return to Work.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in allied health;
• Significant relevant workplace rehabilitation experience;
• Extensive understanding of workers compensation claims management and the relevant legislation;
• Must meet Victorian WorkSafe requirements;
• Current valid driver's license

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture. 

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality. 

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed. 

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time.  You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any further information or a copy of the position description, please contact ***************@frv.vic.gov.au 

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to Work for FRV outside of their place of residence.  

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  

Acceptable evidence includes:

1. COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).
2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account). 

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.