Return to Work Coordinator

Permanent Part-Time - 48 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, Please contact (Kris Payne - Executive Director: People, Culture & Wellbeing) on (0448 879 024) or via email (k.payne@mdhs.vic.gov.au).

At the Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS), we care deeply about the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team. That's why we're searching for a compassionate and dedicated Return to Work Coordinator to join our team.

In this critical role, you'll be the guiding hand injured employees need to recover and get back to meaningful work. You'll coordinate with staff across all levels of our organization to make sure we're providing the support required for safe and sustainable return to work.

We'll rely on you to:

• Serve as the key contact for employees out with injuries or illnesses
• Liaise closely with employees, managers, doctors, and our WorkCover agent
• Proactively develop and execute customized return to work plans
• Monitor progress and adjust support strategies as needed
• Educate and coach managers on productive return to work processes

To thrive in this position, you'll need advanced communication abilities and sharp problem-solving skills. You'll work closely with many departments, so the ability to collaborate is a must.

If you share our passion for protecting the health and livelihoods of our hardworking staff, we want to hear from you. At MDHS, we know that behind every injury or illness is a dedicated employee needing our support. We pride ourselves on providing that compassionate support so we can retain talented people.

Do you have what it takes to help MDHS employees recover and get back to the jobs they love? If so, send your application today!

Applications are to include:

• Resume
• Covering Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.