- $111,288.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Full time, fixed term opportunity until 31/5/2026
- Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung/Melbourne CBD based role
Key accountabilities
- Visiting workplaces (both scheduled and unscheduled inspections), in order determine employer compliance with their return to work obligations under the WIRC Act
- Responsible for making on-the-spot decisions regarding compliance with legislation. Provide advice regarding the next steps an employer must take and have the ability to independently manage your own time and work.
- Accountable for creating and capturing accurate and complete records of the business activities related to this position, in accordance with approved policy and procedures. This is applicable to both hardcopy and electronic information, including emails.
- Issue Inspection Records and Improvement notices; as well as provide advice and guidance where necessary
- Liaise with employers, agents, and injured workers in order to determine the outcome of an employer's compliance or in order to assist with the provision of information on the injured worker's case
Expertise
- Knowledge and expertise in return to work compliance
- Ability to provide an effective response to high risk issues/problem
- Ability to provide direction, advice and problem solving at a technical level
- Ability to undertake accountabilities within the authority of the relevant legislation & organisational policies and procedures
- Ability to influence compliance and to provide expert advice to external stakeholders
- Have technical expertise that can be called upon by other areas of WorkSafe Victoria
Skills and experience
- Demonstrated ability to liaise in a professional manner with a diverse internal and external client/stakeholder group in a variety of situations
- Ability to influence and encourage positive behaviour within the workplace
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the RTW obligations as detailed under the Act in Victoria
- Previous regulator experience (Health & Safety or Return to Work)
- Recent practical experience in implementing and/or supporting RTW processes in the workplace, e.g. as an Allied Health or Occupational Rehabilitation Provider, Injury Management Specialist, RTW Coordinator, Agent Mobile Case Manager
- Experience in a similar role
Applications close 11:00pm on Friday 5th September 2025. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.