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Injury Management Coordinator

This practical two-day course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage workplace injuries and support successful return-to-work outcomes. The course provides a clear understanding of injury management requirements followed by the practical processes needed to meet legal obligations and workplace responsibilities.

What will you gain

Written by injury management experts, this course incorporates the latest legislative requirements, research, and industry practice to help you:

  • Understand injury management obligations under WA legislation.
  • Coordinate effective injury management and return-to-work programs.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the workers’ compensation claims process from the perspectives of key stakeholders, including the worker, employer, and insurer.
  • Access practical tools, templates, and resources for workplace application.

Participants will receive a handbook containing WorkCover templates with explanatory notes, relevant articles, and other resources that can be applied directly in the workplace.

Who should attend

This course is designed for:

  • Existing Injury Management Coordinators or Advisors seeking an update on current legislation and best practice.
  • Individuals who are new to injury management or wish to develop their knowledge of the workers’ compensation system.
  • Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Safety Superintendents, Human Resources (HR) or People and Culture professionals.

Course details

Duration: 2 days
Time: 8:30am registration for 9am start to 4:30pm
Location: Metropolitan courses are typically delivered at Quest Foreshore WA (22 Harper Terrace, South Perth WA 6151)
Price: $1100 (including GST)
Mode: Face-to-Face and Virtual Instructor Lead training (VILT)

Course overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Day 1

  • Understand workers compensation and injury management legislative requirements
  • Interpret workplace injury trends and statistics
  • Explain the role of the regulator and key stakeholders in injury management
  • Navigate the workers compensation claims process

Day 2

  • Develop and implement effective return-to-work programs
  • Understand dispute resolution processes, including conciliation and arbitration
  • Understand the principles of psychosocial injury management
  • Apply practical tools, templates, and case studies to manage real-world injury management situations.

2026:
12 and 13 October 2026: Face-to-Face
9 and 10 November 2026: Face-to-Face
14 and 15 December 2026: Face-to-Face

2027:
16 and 17 February 2027: Virtual Instructor Lead training (VILT)
16 and 17 March 2027: Face-to-Face

ECU partners with Elect Training and Consulting to deliver this course. By enrolling, you consent to ECU providing Elect Training and Consulting with the information necessary to facilitate course delivery.

Course venue details will be confirmed after registration. Please refer to your confirmation letter for the most up-to-date information, as training locations may occasionally change.

Participants can pay by credit card or invoice.

*Please note: Enrolments using the pay-by-invoice option are not confirmed until payment has been received and processed.

Further information

For invoice payments, quotations, group bookings, or any other enquiries, please contact Gregory Ho: g.ho@ecu.edu.au

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