Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator

• Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity available until November 2026 (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Degree qualification in Occupational therapy or Allied health services, Health & safety, or a relevant discipline
• Rehabilitation and Return to work accreditation
• LGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,332 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
  
  

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

This position is responsible for workplace rehabilitation and injury management services and support to the organisation where employees have suffered a work-related or non-work-related injury, illness or condition, in accordance with legislative, self-insurance and organisational requirements to ensure their safe return to the workplace.

It is the primary conduit between an employee, their supervisor/manager and treating medical and allied health professionals in the identification, facilitation, negotiation and implementation of a safe workplace rehabilitation program where the employee may be suffering from a physical and/or psychological injury, illness or condition. The role will further be required to facilitate psychosocial risk assessments across the organisation.

About You

The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering a safe, supportive, and proactive workplace. They will hold a degree in occupational therapy, allied health, health & safety, or a related discipline, along with current Rehabilitation and Return to Work accreditation. They will bring a proven track record in developing and managing health and wellbeing initiatives, including budget oversight and procurement, and possess deep expertise in psychosocial hazard management and risk assessment. Their experience in high-level case coordination across diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, covering both work-related and non-work-related injuries and early intervention programs, will be essential. You'll be tech-savvy, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, and adept at designing forward-thinking health programs informed by legislative changes and injury trend analysis. Strong communication is key, you'll be a trusted advisor, educator, and mentor, forging meaningful relationships with stakeholders through clear, empathetic dialogue and professional written correspondence.

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025.

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
  
  

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator_PD.pdf

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