Return to Work Specialist

Ensure Recruitment · Sydney NSW 2000 · Full time
Posted 16d ago

Return to Work Specialist

Ensure Recruitment
Sydney NSW 2000

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Full time

$120k - $125k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a leading global insurance provider's Workers’ Compensation team in Sydney.
  • Design strategies and support recovery for injured workers.
  • Collaborate with Case Managers and stakeholders to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes.

Return to Work Specialist

25-8-26    Sydney / Permanent

We’re working with a leading global insurance provider that is expanding its Workers’ Compensation team in Sydney. This growth has created an exciting opportunity for experienced Return to Work Specialists who are passionate about making a genuine impact on recovery outcomes.
If you love designing strategies, supporting recovery, and building strong relationships with employers, providers, and injured workers, this is your chance to join a new team where your expertise is highly valued.

What’s on offer:

  • A competitive salary package between $120K and $125K
  • Clear career progression with opportunities to move into leadership roles
  • Exposure to a diverse mix of physical and psychological injury cases
  • The chance to work alongside experienced Case Managers, leaders, and technical specialists
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Access to modern systems and technology to support your work
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing learning opportunities

The role:

  • Partner with Case Managers to identify barriers and implement effective RTW strategies
  • Provide coaching and guidance on psychosocial and injury management challenges
  • Work closely with employers, treatment providers, and other stakeholders to achieve durable outcomes
  • Contribute insights, support team strategy, and help build best-practice approaches
  • Support injured workers with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on early recovery

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Return to Work Specialist, or in injury management/occupational rehab within workers’ compensation
  • Strong knowledge of NSW workers compensation legislation and how to apply it in practice
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across a wide range of stakeholders
  • Experience or a strong interest in psychological injury cases will be highly regarded
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for helping injured workers achieve successful return-to-work outcomes

Keen to learn more?

We’d love to tell you more about the team, the portfolio, and where this opportunity could take you.

These roles are in high demand- interviews are already underway for qualified candidates.

Reach out to Niamh at n.thornton@ensurerecruitment.com.au for a confidential chat - your ideal role could be just an email away.

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EmpathyExcellent communication skillsInjury managementLegislationPsychological injury managementPsychosocial supportRecovery strategiesRelationship buildingStakeholder engagementTeam collaboration

Perks & benefits

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Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing learning opportunitiesFlexible hybrid working arrangements

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