We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Return to Work and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our People and Culture team and make a positive impact on our employees’ lives and fostering a culture of wellbeing.About UsBellingen Shire is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. It has a total area of 1,605 square kilometres with a coastline of approximately 10km. The region is renowned for its ecological diversity with State Forests and National Parks covering over 53% of the local government area.We are a progressive local government authority employing approximately 150 dedicated employees.The OpportunityReporting to the Group Leader People and Culture, this crucial role is responsible for providing professional advice, coaching and support through a partnership approach with management and employees.  The position will be responsible for the management and return to work of injured workers, and employee health and wellbeing programs.The ideal candidate will have a diploma (or higher) qualification in a relevant discipline such as work health and safety or health science or similar, Return to Work Coordinator accreditation and demonstrated experience in an injury management role.To succeed in the role, you will have strong influencing and coaching skills, including demonstrated grievance resolution, counselling and mediation skills, investigative and problem-solving skills, presentation and group facilitation skills, and advanced report writing skills including the ability to develop policies and procedures.On offerSome of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:Access to Fitness PassportAccess to employee wellbeing programsHybrid and flexible work arrangementsOngoing professional development opportunitiesSalary packaging optionsFixed-Term full-time position, 35-hour week with access to monthly rostered day offAnnual salary of $79,088 to $90,165 (plus super)For further information regarding this role please contact Jayne Burke on 02 6655 7300. Sponsorship/work rights for AustraliaPlease note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. How to ApplyPlease read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.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!If this sounds like you, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the top of the page, complete the application form and upload your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.Applications close: Sunday, 19 November 2023 at 4pmFurther informationAs part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au.Bellingen Shire Council is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Click here to download a copy of the Position Description

Return to Work and Wellbeing Coordinator - 30-month fixed-term

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Return to Work and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our People and Culture team and make a positive impact on our employees’ lives and fostering a culture of wellbeing.

About Us

Bellingen Shire is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. It has a total area of 1,605 square kilometres with a coastline of approximately 10km. The region is renowned for its ecological diversity with State Forests and National Parks covering over 53% of the local government area.

We are a progressive local government authority employing approximately 150 dedicated employees.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Leader People and Culture, this crucial role is responsible for providing professional advice, coaching and support through a partnership approach with management and employees.  The position will be responsible for the management and return to work of injured workers, and employee health and wellbeing programs.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma (or higher) qualification in a relevant discipline such as work health and safety or health science or similar, Return to Work Coordinator accreditation and demonstrated experience in an injury management role.

To succeed in the role, you will have strong influencing and coaching skills, including demonstrated grievance resolution, counselling and mediation skills, investigative and problem-solving skills, presentation and group facilitation skills, and advanced report writing skills including the ability to develop policies and procedures.

On offer

Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:

  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Access to employee wellbeing programs
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Salary packaging options
  • Fixed-Term full-time position, 35-hour week with access to monthly rostered day off

Annual salary of $79,088 to $90,165 (plus super)

For further information regarding this role please contact Jayne Burke on 02 6655 7300. 

Sponsorship/work rights for Australia

Please note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. 

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

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!

If this sounds like you, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the top of the page, complete the application form and upload your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Applications close: Sunday, 19 November 2023 at 4pm

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au.

Bellingen Shire Council is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or recruitment@bellingen.nsw.gov.au. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.