RTW Coordinator

About Us

Rivalea, a leading Australian agri-food company, is at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria.

With over 1,400 dedicated employees, Rivalea thrives on innovation, determination, and hard work.

Join us and work alongside industry experts committed to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, customer service, and animal welfare.

About the Role

The JBS Pork Division is currently recruiting for Return-to-Work Coordinator to join our team in Corowa, NSW, on a permanent full-time basis.  Reporting both to the HR Business Partners – Processing and Farm Operations, you will be responsible for injury management, return to work and injury prevention programs across all NSW sites in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and actively manage and monitor injury management including RTW plans / programs.
• Ensure all work-related injuries / illness are promptly assessed, diagnosed, and treated.
• Ensure (where appropriate) non-work-related injuries are assessed prior to return to work.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with medical / service providers in order to facilitate recover at work / early return to work.
• Develop and implement appropriate injury management systems / processes / documentation to ensure best practice processes and legislative compliance.
• Ensure employees are advised of their rights and responsibilities regarding RTW.
• Schedule, monitor and attend medical appointments with employees.
• Identify suitable restricted duties in consultation with leaders.
• Coordinate all activities associated with site medical / physio clinic days.
• Maintain PPHA and other health screening information e.g. Audio screening, Organophosphate monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records in the applicable database/s
• Provide education and support to Leaders in the management of RTW of injured persons.
• Develop, propose and, where appropriate, implement injury / illness prevention initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide training, guidance, tools, and assistance to site First Aiders (where relevant).
• Contribute, as part of the WHS and P&P teams, to key business strategic plans and activities.
• Actively support and work within the WHS team to reduce injury and implement the WHS strategy/ plan.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes and work instructions at all times. 
• Perform other duties as directed.           

About You

The ideal candidate will have:           

• Occupational Therapy qualifications or similar (highly regarded).
• Advanced Return to Work and Level 3 First Aid qualifications.
• Significant practical occupational rehabilitation / injury management experience.
• An ability to assess injured Employees to ensure timely treatment and return to work.
• A demonstrated understanding of Workers Compensation and WHS and OHS legislation.
• High level organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A current drivers licence.
• Advanced computer skills.

Interested? APPLY NOW! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the Rivalea Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@rivalea.com.au