Return to Work & Safety Coordinator
Help create a safer workplace and support injured workers back to success
AtDARE Disability Support, we believe every person deserves opportunity, inclusion and the chance to realise their potential.
We are now seeking an experienced and motivatedReturn to Work & Safety Coordinatorto lead our workplace safety, injury management and workers compensation functions across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive a positive safety culture while supporting our employees through effective return to work programs and proactive risk management.
DARE's purpose isSupporting people with disability to realise life's potential, and our values ofCommitment, Inclusion, Excellence, Creativity and Integrityguide everything we do.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for coordinating DARE's:
Workers compensation claims management
Return to Work programs and rehabilitation
Workplace health and safety systems
Incident investigation and corrective actions
Risk management and compliance activities
Safety reporting, training and continuous improvement initiatives
Working closely with managers, employees, insurers, rehabilitation providers and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in reducing workplace injuries and ensuring injured employees receive appropriate support to return to meaningful work.
What You'll Do
Manage workers compensation claims from notification through to closure
Develop and coordinate Return to Work Plans and suitable duties programs
Liaise with insurers, rehabilitation providers, treating practitioners and regulators
Coordinate incident investigations and identify preventative actions
Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety audits
Maintain and improve WHS policies, procedures and systems
Analyse injury and incident trends to identify improvement opportunities
Deliver safety initiatives and coordinate WHS training programs
Prepare reports and recommendations for Executive Management and the Board




What We Offer
✅ Salary package negotiable based on experience
✅ Flexible work arrangements
✅ Ongoing professional development and training
✅ A supportive and collaborative leadership team
✅ The opportunity to influence organisational safety strategy
✅ Meaningful work that positively impacts employees and the people we support
✅ The chance to shape and strengthen safety culture across a growing organisation
Who You Are
You are a proactive and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with people and making workplaces safer.
You bring:
Experience coordinating workers compensation claims and injury management programs
Strong knowledge of NSW workers compensation and return to work requirements
Understanding of contemporary Work Health and Safety legislation
Excellent investigation, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail
A cooperative and supportive approach when working with injured employees and managers
Essential Requirements
Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Injury Management, Human Resources or a related field
Experience in workers compensation, return to work, safety or risk management roles
Current Drivers Licence
Strong report writing and administrative skills
Desirable
Return to Work Coordinator accreditation
Experience in disability services, community services, health or not-for-profit sectors
Experience with WHS or workforce management systems such as Employment Hero or similar platforms
Why Join DARE?
This role offers an opportunity to make a genuine difference by improving workplace safety outcomes.
If you are passionate about safety, wellbeing and helping people achieve successful return to work outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Join an organisation committed to creating safe workplaces, supporting employee wellbeing and making a positive impact in our community.
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so don't delay.

📌 Return To Work & Safety Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 DARE Disability Support
📍 New South Wales