Return to Work Coordinator

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**GET TO KNOW ALTIUS**

Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we’ve branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.

**YOUR NEW ROLE**

The RTW Coordinator is responsible for implementing an organisation’s return to work program, supporting workers as they recover at work and assisting employers in meeting their obligations under workers compensation legislation.
As a RTW Coordinator you will have the opportunity to influence successful outcomes through:

- The safe and sustained return to work of workers
- Decreased lost time impact to the business
- Decreased workers compensation insurance premiums on employers

**Based in Central Coast or Sydney your day to day tasks will include, but not be limited to**:

- Early intervention measures upon receipt of initial notification/referral
- Coordinate required activities to support worker recovery at work
- Work closely with employers to identify suitable duties and form a plan to support a graded return to work plan in accordance with medical guidance
- Preparing, monitoring and reviewing recovery at work plans
- Liaising with treating parties and other key stakeholders
- Implement overall RTW Program
- Attend case conferences to drive claim strategy
- Identify barriers and develop strategies to facilitate optimal RTW outcomes
- Contribute to policy and system improvements
- Manage wage reimbursement processes as required
- Upkeep of admin billing and reporting tasks
- Educate employers on legislation compliance requirements

**WHAT DO YOU NEED TO JOIN US**:

- Return to Work Coordinator Certification or similar
- This opportunity is ideal for someone who has experience working as a Rehabilitation Consultant, or as an allied health professional
- You will at a minimum have at least six months experience in work rehabilitation / return to work, or one to two + years experience is desirable
- Knowledge of workers compensation legislation and regulation highly desirable but not mandatory

You will be someone who demonstrates the following attributes:

- Strategic thinking and ability to problem solve
- Stakeholder management
- Familiar and knowledgeable in injury management concepts
- Knowledgeable with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills and good interpersonal effectiveness
- Organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
- Able to work independently, manage time and priorities however still able to work as part of a broader team

**WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US?**
- Take control of your career development and progression pathway
- Support and training to empower you to manage your caseload effectively
- Above award salary, benefits, annual salary review.
- Leadership training, mentoring, and guidance offered to reach your goals.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - WFH options with flexible hours so you can find a rhythm that works for you
- Genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife in-house wellness app, regular wellness seminars, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**HOW TO APPLY