People and Culture Return to Work Officer

Discover Glenray: Enriching Lives, Empowering Community

At Glenray, our roots run deep within the Bathurst and Lithgow communities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we have a legacy of compassion and service. Our commitment extends to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and that starts with creating a healthy, supported, and engaged workforce.

What we can offer you:

• Training: Our in-house Learning and Development Department ensures you're equipped with hands-on training, setting you up for success from day one.
• Professional Development: Through enriching professional development avenues like secondments and cross-training, you'll have the chance to continually evolve and expand your skill set.
• Salary Packaging: Our salary packaging opens doors to financial advantages, maximizing your earnings like never before.
• Employee Assistance Program:With our Employee Assistance Program, you and your immediate family can access the support you need, nurturing holistic well-being.
• Fulfilling Role: By joining Glenray, you're making a difference in the lives of individuals living with disabilities.

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our People & Culture Team

We are currently seeking a People & Culture and Return to Work Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the organisation in fostering a positive workplace culture, champion employee wellbeing, and coordinate effective return-to-work plans to support our people through their recovery journey.

This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate, organised, and people-focused professional who thrives on making a meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and implement tailored Return to Work plans, ensuring that employees return to work safely and with the right supports in place
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including medical professionals and insurers to support recovery and reintegration
• Support and promote employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP promotion, wellness campaigns, staff engagement programs and participate in staff safety comittees
• Contribute to a positive organisational culture by supporting people and culture programs such as onboarding, recognition, development, and engagement
• Attend medical appointments with returning employees (where appropriate) and communicate suitable duties to managers
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to key stakeholders
• Support the broader People & Culture team with people-related projects and communication
• Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Return to Work Coordinator, HR, or People & Culture role
• A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting positive workplace experiences
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset
• Friendly, professional demeanour and a commitment to excellent internal customer service

Embrace an Empowering Culture:

At Glenray, we've crafted a culture that's more than just a workplace, it's a community. Guided by our core values, we stand together as a team where support is unwavering. You'll be part of a workplace where people matter, contributions are recognised, and work is meaningful.

Our Core Organisational Values:

• Positivity: We seek the positive in a challenging world
• Connection: We focus on people first and nurture meaningful relationships
• Integrity: We will do the right thing, hold ourselves accountable and honour our commitments
• Commitment: We go above and beyond to do the very best
• Respect: We are inclusive and treat people with dignity, honesty and empath

This role is full-time, Monday to Friday and is based in Bathurst.

Required Certifications:

To support the safety and wellbeing of our team and participants, this role requires:

• COVID-19 Vaccination
• First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current Driver's Licence
• Return to Work and Injury Management Training Certificate