Health & Wellbeing Advisor

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
People and Culture are dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowered workplace. One that’s strong, diverse and where our team members have exciting career pathways to choose from. We do it by making people’s lives easier through better experiences, useful tools, and by providing ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is our priority. The Safety team are vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work together to co-create a happier, safer, and more energised workplace.

**About the role - 2 year fixed term**

Are you passionate about helping employees’ transition smoothly back to work after injury? Do you have a knack for coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure a safe and effective return-to-work process? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you part of our Health & Wellbeing Advisor team for Supermarkets.

In this position you will play a crucial role in early intervention of injury team members and facilitating the return-to-work process through implementing injury management programs to promote employee well-being and prevent workplace injuries.

**You’ll also**:

- Coordinate the return-to-work process for employees, including communicating with.
- Manage the injury reporting and investigation process, including documenting incidents and implementing healthcare providers and developing return-to-work plans.
- Collaborate with managers, and employees to identify workplace accommodations and modifications to support returning employees.
- Ensure compliance in reporting and actions for workplace injuries according to governing bodies and insurers corrective actions.
- Develop and implement injury management programs to prevent workplace injuries and promote a safe working environment.
- Maintain accurate records of injury reports and related documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of injury management and return-to-work programs.
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulations related to injury management and workplace safety.
- Utilising problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants

**About you and your skills**
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Nursing, Osteopathy or Social Workers
- Strong clinical reasoning
- Ability to engage across multidisciplinary teams to support the achievement of a common goal
- Current driver's license and car
- Passion to help people rehabilitate

**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 162510

Employment Type: Fixed Term