The Tarneit man, 41, was sentenced in the Werribee Magistrates' Court on Thursday 31 July after pleading guilty to a single charge of fraudulently obtaining payments.
He was fined $5000, without conviction, in addition to the restitution order.
The court heard that the truck driver submitted an injury claim for mental stress, anxiety and depression through his former employer, and began receiving weekly compensation payments in June 2022.
An investigation later revealed that the truck driver had failed to disclose he had commenced employment with another company in April 2022.
The court heard he continued driving for multiple companies while receiving weekly compensation until May 2023, when surveillance determined he was self-employed and the payments were terminated on grounds of fraud.
Five employers subsequently provided evidence to WorkSafe investigators that they had engaged with the driver for work throughout the period he was receiving compensation payments, which totalled $75,544.
Despite his ongoing employment, the man submitted medical certificates that declared he was unable to work and had not engaged in any employment.
Return to Work Victoria Executive Director Jason Lardelli said workers who exploited the workers compensation system could be liable for criminal convictions, fines or imprisonment.
"It's always disappointing when people choose to abuse the system that is in place to help support injured workers," Mr Lardelli said.
"Giving false information to receive compensation payments is fraudulent and a serious crime. It's simply unacceptable, particularly when the scheme is here for those who genuinely depend on it."
