Full Time, Ongoing

Location: Wodonga TAFE and GOTAFE locations on a very regular basis

Salary: $90,354 - $96,446 per annum plus superannuation (PACCT Level 6.1-6.3, Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025). Commencing salary will be determined in accordance with the Agreement, based on the successful applicant's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

- Embed injury prevention strategies, reduce risk, promote a safe and sustainable workplace.
- Foster a proactive recovery and return-to-work culture by delivering targeted education.
- Coordinate workers compensation claims, with timely and accurate management.

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE)

At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

About the role

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy workplaces where people can thrive? Do you bring the expertise and skills in injury management to not only prevent harm but also support employees through recovery and reintegration into the workplace after an injury?

NVITAFE is seeking a proactive and compassionate Injury Management and Return to Work Advisor to lead the strategic and operational delivery of early intervention, injury management, and return to work processes across both organisations.

Selected Duties:

- Provide expert guidance on both work-related and non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims in line with legislation and organisational policies.




- Collaborate with employees, leaders, health professionals, and external stakeholders to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.
- Lead complex case management and injury-related investigations.
- Deliver education and training to build organisational capability in early intervention and recovery-at-work principles.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team at an exciting time in the evolution of NVITAFE.

About you

You will bring

Essential:

- A degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in Allied Health, or substantial experience in occupational rehabilitation or return to work.
- VIC RTW Co-ordinator certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Desirable:

- Experience liaising with insurers and workers’ compensation authorities
- Knowledge of psychosocial risks and how they influence return-to-work outcomes.

We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide :

- A current National Police Check (issued within 30 days of commencement)
- A current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)
- A current driver's licence where required.
- Must be an Australian Citizen to be able to gain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Why join us?

Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer





- a supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- professional learning and development opportunities
- meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities
- the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other versatile work options.

An inclusive employer

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

How to apply To download the Position Description or submit your application, please visit the NVITAFE Careers website: https://www.nvitafe.edu.au/careers

If you are excited by this opportunity to advance your career, contact Carolyn Davis, Executive Director People and Capability for a confidential conversation on 04•• ••• 075 or ••••@wodongatafe.edu.au.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact ••••@nvitafe.edu.au and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 27 September 2026.

Interviews may be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate is identified.

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