Injury Management and RTW Advisor

Injury Management and RTW Advisor

Full Time, Ongoing

$86,407 - $94,827
Per Year Plus Super

Location:
Wodonga and working at GOTAFE locations on a very regular basis.

• Embed injury prevention strategies, reduce risk, promote a safe and sustainable workplace.
• Foster a proactive recovery and return-to-work culture by delivering targeted education.
• Coordinate workers compensation claims, with timely, and accurate management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy workplaces where people can thrive? Do you bring the expertise and skills in injury management to not only prevent harm but also support employees through recovery and reintegration into the workplace after an injury?

Wodonga TAFE and GOTAFE are seeking a proactive and compassionate Injury Management and Return to Work Advisor to lead the strategic and operational delivery of early intervention, injury management, and return to work processes across both organisations.

Selected Duties:

• Provide expert guidance on both work-related and non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Manage workers' compensation claims in line with legislation and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with employees, leaders, health professionals, and external stakeholders to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.
• Lead complex case management and injury-related investigations.
• Deliver education and training to build organisational capability in early intervention and recovery-at-work principles.

ABOUT YOU

Skills & Experience

Your values align to ours -
Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.

• A degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in Allied Health, or substantial experience in occupational rehabilitation or return to work.
• VIC RTW Co-ordinator certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Desirable
  Experience liaising with insurers and workers' compensation authorities.
• Desirable
  Knowledge of psychosocial risks and how they influence return-to-work outcomes.

ABOUT US

At Wodonga TAFE, we change lives through education. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we create a supportive environment where both students and employees can grow and succeed.

In 2026, GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will amalgamate and be unified as one organisation. We are bringing together the strengths, capabilities, and proud histories of both TAFEs whilst maintaining our distinct brands in community.

This means GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE will deliver even greater outcomes for our learners and communities across regional Victoria. With a combined 1,100 staff and 14,800 students, this is an exciting time to join an innovative organisation that is evolving, expanding its reach, and investing in the future of vocational education.

You can learn about Wodonga TAFE by visiting our website or by downloading our careers flyer.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, Wodonga TAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

APPLY NOW

If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact
Claire Sherwill, Manager Health Safety and Wellbeing,
for a confidential conversation at

or

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For more information and to apply, visit the Careers page on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Applications close:
11:59 pm Sunday 14 September 2025.

At Wodonga TAFE we are genuine about increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our staff, students, and the broader Wodonga TAFE community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.