Injury and Return to Work Consultant

at Cogent Thinking
Published November 10, 2026
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Cogent Thinking’s primary purpose is to lead the way in preventing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses with tailored solutions. We have learnt that workforce health and wellbeing services that are good for people, are also good for business.

We are looking for a full time employee on an initial fixed term 12 month contract.

Job Description
To provide injury prevention and return to work services (and other similar services) to customers to assist injured individuals to return to work with their pre-injury employer, ensuring excellence in and quality of service delivery and customer service. These services are a combination of telephonic and mobile services.

Drive to support injured workers to remain at work through early intervention support.
Support national employers with injury management processes across multiple states and jurisdictions.
Undertaking of relevant follow up post triage, including but not limited to organisation of medical appointments; liaison with all stakeholders; provision of email updates; creation of return to work plans.
Undertake administration activities relating to claim processes including, but not limited to, claim form completion, submission of certificates and PIAWE calculations.
Conduct occasional worksite meetings or Case Conferences with the injured individual and their employer in order to assess the physical requirements of the injured individual’s preinjury duties and potential suitable duties to enable development of a RTW plan (as required).
Work collaboratively with other consultants, who may be required to undertake worksite meetings or case conferences
Qualifications
Experience in either Return to Work Case Management, Workers Compensation front end management or Occupational Rehabilitation.
Hold a current and valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service focus.
Time management skills.
Own and maintain a road worthy, comprehensively insured motor vehicle and current driver’s licence.
Additional Information
Be part of the MedHealth group, where our core values are shaped by what matters most to our people and how we deliver meaningful services. Head to www.medhealth.com.au for further details.

The benefits we offer:

Employee initiatives for health insurance, fitness and travel perks
Exclusive employment discount program
Health, Wellness & Financial wellbeing
Hybrid working arrangements
Novated leasing and specified salary sacrificing
Paid parental leave (criteria applies)
Purchased leave
Hybrid working arrangements
Close to public transport
Our culture is ALIVE - whether it be our virtual catch ups, company lunches, town hall meetings or after-work drinks - we're always up to something fun! Our teams are making a difference to the community that we serve - be it through volunteering, helping to raise funds or working with our network of health providers, we connect our community partners to the support they need.