Managing Consultant

Konekt; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Rest & Recharge

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership development

CommBank Workplace Program

EAP Program

Salary packaging

Travel discounts

Job summary

Konekt is seeking a Managing Consultant to provide expert injury management and workplace rehabilitation while developing team capability. This role focuses on delivering high-quality services, guiding colleagues, and driving customer success across a diverse caseload.

You will lead complex cases, foster stakeholder relationships, produce compliant reports, and contribute to business growth. AHPRA or ESSA credentials are required, with substantial Allied Health experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience managing complex rehabilitation cases.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and problem-solve effectively.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting others.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality workplace rehabilitation services and case management.
• Manage complex injury recovery and return-to-work cases.
• Conduct assessments and provide expert recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with employers, insurers, medical professionals and clients.
• Produce high-quality reports within customer and legislative requirements.
• Support and mentor team members.
• Contribute to customer growth and business development opportunities.
• Achieve return-to-work, service delivery and performance objectives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Complex case management

Influence & negotiation

Problem-solving

Time management

Mentoring

Driver's Licence

Education

AHPRA registration

ESSA accreditation

Job description

Managing Consultant | Occupational Rehabilitation

Lead Outcomes. Influence Recovery. Drive Excellence.

Are you an experienced Occupational Rehabilitation professional ready to take the next step in your career?

At Konekt, we're looking for a highly skilled Managing Consultant to provide expert injury management and workplace rehabilitation services while supporting the development of team capability and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Allied Health professional who enjoys complex case management, stakeholder engagement, mentoring others, and making a genuine impact on recovery and return-to-work outcomes.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary package + bonus opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Opportunity to mentor and influence team capability
• Access to industry-leading tools, resources and support
• Health and wellbeing benefits

About the Role

As a Managing Consultant, you'll utilise your clinical expertise and advanced injury management knowledge to achieve safe, sustainable and durable outcomes for clients.

You'll manage complex cases, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide guidance and support to colleagues while contributing to business growth and customer success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality workplace rehabilitation services and case management
• Managing complex injury recovery and return-to-work cases
• Conducting assessments and providing expert recommendations
• Building trusted relationships with employers, insurers, medical professionals and clients
• Producing high-quality reports within customer and legislative requirements
• Supporting and mentoring team members
• Contributing to customer growth and business development opportunities
• Achieving return-to-work, service delivery and performance objectives
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and accreditation requirements

About You

You are a confident and experienced rehabilitation professional who combines strong clinical expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring:

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Experience managing complex rehabilitation cases
• The ability to influence, negotiate and problem-solve effectively
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A commitment to mentoring and supporting others
• AHPRA registration or ESSA accreditation
• Minimum 7 years' experience within Allied Health
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Occupational Rehabilitation
• Proven experience in case management and report writing
• Experience working within KPI and customer-focused environments
• Current Driver's Licence

Why Konekt?

At Konekt, you'll join a team committed to helping people and workplaces thrive. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced leaders, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and continue developing your career within a supportive and high-performing environment.

About Konekt, part of the APM Group

Konekt is one of the largest rehabilitation and workplace health providers in Australia. Each year, we help over 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and re-engage with their social and community life.

Konekt is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2.1 million people each year. APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.

When you join Konekt, you get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business. Learn more at careers.apm.net.au

Konekt embraces DIVERSITY and places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Perks and benefits

• Taking care of you
• Rest & Recharge
• Flexible working arrangements (by request)
• Leadership Development
• CommBank's Workplace Program
• EAP Program
• Salary packaging
• Travel discounts