WHS and Return to Work Coordinator at Ramsay Health Care

The Range, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Work Health and Safety, Injury Management, Return to Work Coordination, Risk Management, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, WHS Legislation Compliance, Rehabilitation Planning, Case Conferencing, Audit and Inspection, Microsoft Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description This is a pivotal role supporting the National Safety Team and National Safety Manager in the delivery of a best-practice safety and injury management framework across the organisation. You will play a key role in implementing and embedding the RamAusSMS safety management system, driving proactive Work Health & Safety (WHS) practices, and ensuring compliance across hospital and corporate environments. In addition, you will act as the Return to Work Coordinator, leading injury management and rehabilitation activities that support injured workers to safely and sustainably return to work. This role is centred on early intervention, collaboration, and achieving positive recovery outcomes that benefit both individuals and the organisation. What You’ll Do In this role, you will work across both WHS operations and injury management to ensure safe systems, proactive risk management, and effective rehabilitation outcomes are achieved across the organisation. Support the implementation, coordination, and ongoing improvement of the RamAusSMS across facilities. Partner with hospital executives and managers to embed proactive WHS and risk management practices. Monitor WHS trends, legislation changes, and provide actionable insights and reporting to leadership. Coordinate safety committees, Health & Safety Representatives, and facility Health & Safety Plans. Lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes, including RCA involvement where required. Oversee hazard identification, risk controls, and compliance with safety policies and procedures. Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement of safety systems. Deliver WHS education, training, and guidance across teams and stakeholders. As part of the Return to Work function, you will also support injured workers through structured rehabilitation and early intervention processes designed to achieve positive recovery outcomes. Manage end-to-end injury management and return to work processes. Develop, implement, and monitor Return to Work and Suitable Duties plans. Facilitate early intervention strategies to support recovery at work. Coordinate rehabilitation providers, treating practitioners, insurers, and internal stakeholders. Conduct case conferencing and proactively manage barriers to return to work. Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with legislative requirements. Promote the health benefits of safe and early return to work. What You’ll Bring You are an experienced WHS and injury management professional who is confident working across complex environments, influencing stakeholders, and driving practical safety and rehabilitation outcomes. Key capabilities: Qualification in Work Health and Safety (essential). Accreditation or training in workplace injury management / rehabilitation (essential). Strong understanding of WHS legislation and workers’ compensation frameworks. Demonstrated experience in injury management, return to work coordination, and rehabilitation. Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to analyse risk, solve problems, and drive practical outcomes. Experience working with WHS systems, incident management tools, and reporting platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong general computer literacy. About Us Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across Australia, Ramsay operates 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do—fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities. What We Offer A competitive remuneration package, reflective of the scope, complexity, and impact of this WHS and injury management role across a leading healthcare network. The opportunity to influence and strengthen workplace safety outcomes and return-to-work practices across multiple hospital sites. Exposure to a large, complex healthcare environment, partnering with senior leaders to embed best-practice safety and risk management systems. The ability to make a meaningful difference to employee wellbeing through early intervention and rehabilitation-focused return-to-work outcomes. Access to Ramsay Rewards, providing exclusive discounts with leading retailers and service providers. To Apply All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria. Applications close Friday 31st July 2026. Additional Information Please Note: Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Responsibilities

This role supports the National Safety Team in implementing the RamAusSMS safety management system and driving proactive WHS practices across hospital environments. It also leads end-to-end injury management and rehabilitation activities to ensure injured workers safely return to work.