Coordinator Injury Management (Gunnedah Shire Council)

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary Range: Grade 14 ($
- $ per week + 12% Superannuation) Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 11 May 2026 Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a livable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region. We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers. Are you passionate about supporting injured workers to recover, return to work safely, and achieve sustainable outcomes? Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and cooperative professional to join our People & Culture Department as our next Coordinator Injury Management.
- Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
- Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
- Receive an attractive salary up to $97,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) plus super and salary packaging options!
- Additional benefits include relocation assistance for the right applicant, a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility! Reporting to the Manager of People and Culture, this pivotal role focuses on managing a comprehensive range of injury management and return-to-work functions, ensuring legislative compliance, and fostering a culture of health and wellbeing within the workplace. More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To undertake a comprehensive range of injury management and return to work functions whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Ensure Council’s Injury Management processes and procedures are maintained and current.
- Develop and monitor rehabilitation plans to promote early return to work of injured workers.
- Calculate and submit wage reimbursement reconciliations related to workers compensation claims in consultation with Payroll and Finance.
- Proactively manage workers compensation claims and costs.
- Provide assistance to WHS Business Partner with WHS and Health & Wellbeing projects as required.
- Provide timely advice and information to support employees, workplace managers and departmental officers on health and wellbeing matters to support the implementation of departmental programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with injury management responsibilities, departmental and legislative requirements.
- Provide quality administration support as required. This role requires collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders including the Business Partner on WHS and Health & Wellbeing projects as required. What You’ll Bring to the Team To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, allied health, or related disciplines. Alternatively, candidates with a high level of relevant experience may also be considered. Key Requirements
- Skills in developing and implementing injury management programs
- Experience in case management and return-to-work coordination
- Proficiency in managing workers' compensation claims and rehabilitation processes
- Demonstrated understanding of Injury Management service delivery
- SafeWork accredited Introduction to Return to Working Coordination Course
- Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Characteristics
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Experience in Local Government
- Experience and understanding of key performance indicators such as Lost Time Injury and injury Frequency Rates. As our ideal candidate, you are a proactive professional with the ability to identify business needs with a solid understanding of insurance frameworks and worker's compensation structures. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work with internal stakeholders, managers and coordinators. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you! Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council? Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:
- Work only 35 hours per week!
- Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks, helping you manage the work-life balance
- Flexible Working Arrangements Negotiable
- Long Service Leave after 5 years!
- Access to 2 Health and Wellbeing days annually, allowing you to get to those important appointments
- Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
- Access to employee wellbeing programs.
- Active social club Equal Employment Opportunity Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds. For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on or email . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3bg6