Hybrid Rehab Consultant: Return-to-Work & Recovery Lead

Work Initiatives; Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support injured workers across Newcastle or Gosford with tailored rehabilitation and injury management services. The role offers a competitive salary and a fully hybrid working arrangement, with autonomy within a collaborative team.

You will manage diverse caseloads, conduct functional and workplace assessments, and develop return-to-work plans while liaising with employers, insurers and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• Current registration or professional membership (AHPRA, ESSA or ASORC).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in rehabilitation or return-to-work services.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including complex injury cases.
• Perform functional, workplace, ergonomic and job task assessments.
• Develop return-to-work plans and rehabilitation strategies.
• Liaise with employers, insurers and health professionals.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology

Current registration with AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support injured workers across Newcastle or Gosford with tailored rehabilitation and injury management services. The role offers a competitive salary and a fully hybrid working arrangement, with autonomy within a collaborative team.

You will manage diverse caseloads, conduct functional and workplace assessments, and develop return-to-work plans while liaising with employers, insurers and healthcare professionals.