Return to work coordinators: Information for employers

This guide helps employers understand their obligation to appoint a Return to Work Coordinator, and what the role involves.

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What it contains

Helping injured workers return to work requires the support of employers and skilled Return to Work Coordinators. Under Victorian workers compensation legislation an employer must have a Return to Work Coordinator with the appropriate seniority and competence (knowledge, skills and experience) to help them meet their return to work obligations.

This guide outlines:

  • when you need a return to work coordinator
  • who can be a return to work coordinator
  • what the role involves
  • what skills they need
  • how to get these skills