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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
Ballina Shire Council is strongly committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race religion, sexual orientation or disability status.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Position
Reporting to Council’s Coordinator Work Health and Safety, this position will play a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing and recovery of our employees. Working closely and proactively with all stakeholders, you will facilitate the effective management of Council’s workers compensation and injury management cases, coordinating timely, sustainable and compliant return to work outcomes. You will also provide specialist advice and support to leaders on workers compensation matters, including case management, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and people-focused professional to support employees through their recovery journey while helping Council maintain a positive and proactive approach to workplace health and wellbeing.
Council will consider both full time and part time (28 hours per week) working arrangements, and will discuss further with the preferred candidates and interview stage.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Relevant qualifications in workers compensation claims management, return-to-work programs, injury management or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in workers compensation and injury management, with a strong understanding of the processes.
- Proven sound knowledge of NSW workers compensation and WHS legislation.
- Proven experience coordinating return to work programs.
- Proven high level organisational, case management, and confidentiality management skills.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with stakeholders at all levels.
The rewards
- A full time annual salary range of $70,800 to $81,200 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
Clickhereto view the Position Description and Information Package.
Applications close
11.30pm on Friday 10 July 2026
Specific enquiries
Graeme Vaughan | Coordinator WHS | 02 6686 1498
How to apply
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