BAS Return to Work Advisor

4 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Water Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Location: Geelong
  • Statuses: Contract
  • Duration: 3 years

About the role

  • Injury management focussed leadership role
  • Community values centric organisation
  • Flexible and supportive working options

Are you looking to shape recovery strategies, influence policy, and support employees through their return to work journey? Help us champion a safer, more inclusive future at Barwon Water.

The Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator plays a pivotal role in facilitating the safe, timely, and sustainable reintegration of injured or ill employees into the workplace. You'll attend operational sites and provide detailed understanding of legislation and best practices.

You'll ensure employees have a safe return to work by coordinating RTW plans, maintaining compliance with legislation, and supporting stakeholders. You'll manage details for injury records, liaise with health professionals, and provide training and expert advice on RTW processes.

Overseeing safety systems and compliance you'll contribute to policy development and audits while aligning with Barwon Water's Beyond Zero strategy. Adept at using data to guide injury prevention and management, you'll support cultural change, and promote proactive safety practices across the organisation.

  • Position Description

About you

You're committed to safety and creating plans for impacted staff and teams – seeing others succeed will motivate you. You'll have working knowledge of risk and compliance regulations, capable of communicating to and managing a diverse set of stakeholders.

You will be passionate about the wellbeing of others, ensuring staff feel supported in an environment where safety is the most important consideration.

Your qualifications in health and safety, coupled with your practical experience in similar roles will see you flourish in this role. You will be supported by a high performing team as your career in safety continues to grow.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we're a pivotal player in the region's ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we're always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We're learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Enquiries to Jen Falco, Head of Safety, on

Applications close Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

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