Work Health & Safety / Injury Management Coordinator | Sylvanvale

Coordinate workers compensation, injury management and return to work across a leading disability services provider
Hands-on role partnering with managers and frontline teams across 42 sites
Full-time or 4-day opportunity based in Sutherland, with flexibility following probation

For over 60 years, Sylvanvale has supported people living with disability to live the life they choose. Operating across 42 locations, Sylvanvale is committed to creating safe, supportive environments for both the people it supports and its employees.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health & Safety, you will coordinate injury management, workers compensation and return to work activities across Sylvanvale.
Managing approximately 10–15 active claims at any one time, you will work closely with managers, support workers, payroll and external stakeholders to support positive and sustainable return to work outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinate workers compensation claims and return to work activities
Develop return to work plans and suitable duties arrangements
Work with site managers to identify appropriate duties and locations for returning employees
Maintain claims documentation, reporting and the return to work register
Partner with payroll on workers compensation requirements
Prepare monthly workers compensation reporting
Deliver WHS and injury management training to managers and frontline employees
Undertake regular site visits and support broader WHS initiatives

About You
You will be highly organised, confident working with people at all levels and comfortable balancing claims administration with hands-on stakeholder engagement.
You will ideally bring:

3–4+ years' experience across WHS, injury management or workers compensation
Experience managing return to work and workers compensation processes
Strong organisation, documentation and stakeholder management skills
Confidence delivering training to managers and frontline teams
Experience in disability, healthcare, aged care or community services is highly regarded
Relevant WHS or Return to Work certification is advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

Full-time or 4 days per week
Sutherland Head Office with one WFH day following probation
Regular exposure across Sylvanvale's 42 sites
Company vehicle access or reimbursement for work-related travel
Strong learning and development working directly alongside the WHS Manager
Supportive, purpose-driven disability services environment

How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Andrew Croly by email at andrew@orchardtalent.com.au.

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