G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 400+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 40,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in workplace health and Safety? Join our dynamic Health and Safety team as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator and play a vital role in supporting our team members recovery journey. Under the guidance of our Injury Management Lead, this permanent full-time position offers a flexible work environment and the chance to join a team that is collaborative, engaging, hands-on, and most importantly - fun!

Your day-to-day
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing G8 Education’s Return to Work Program and supporting injured team members and their managers with a safe and sustainable return to work process. Some of the other duties are, but not limited to:

• Drive the operational delivery of G8 Educations Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program.
• Support the management of workers compensation and rehabilitation and return to work process in jurisdictions in which G8 Education operates, with a particular focus in QLD with an opportunity to develop knowledge in scheme.
• Maintain knowledge of the different insurance schemes and of relevant legislation under the jurisdictions in which G8 Education operates
•  Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the injury management process, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Implement early intervention strategies to support injured team members in returning to work promptly
• Maintain accurate and up to date information within the injury management system
• Participate in regular reviews of workers compensation claims
• Travel to attend GP case conferences and visit centres to conduct return to work meetings.

About You
You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and engaging work environment. You value great partnerships, you’re collaborative, you always strive for excellence, and you own the outcomes. Some of the required skills and experiences to be successful in this role:

• Experience as a Return-to-Work Coordinator or workers compensation Claims Manager
• Experience across different state legislation is beneficial.
• Return to Work Coordinator certification or training
• Undergraduate Qualifications in Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy a related Allied Health discipline highly desirable
• Current Driver’s licence

Benefits Include:

• Be rewarded for your expertise and contributions with a competitive salary package
• We offer work life balance as we encourage hybrid working conditions. Work from home 2 days a week!
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions.

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.