Occupational Health Assessor | Rockhampton

ForHealth Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% off dental treatments

EAP with 24/7 confidential support

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

ForHealth Group in Rockhampton is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Health Assessor to deliver onsite health screenings and injury prevention services as part of the Occupational Health team. This full-time position requires qualifications as an Exercise Scientist or Exercise Physiologist and a commitment to high clinical standards.

You will build strong relationships with workers, clients, and healthcare professionals, coordinating screenings, reports, and GP communications while traveling

Qualifications

• Qualifications as an Exercise Scientist or Exercise Physiologist.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite occupational health and medical screening services.
• Complete functional capacity assessments.
• Perform drug and alcohol screening, spirometry, ECGs, and audiometry.
• Support injury prevention and workplace health initiatives.
• Coordinate GP correspondence and follow-up according to client requirements.
• Arrange medical appointments for injured workers and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Review assessment results and provide accurate, high-quality reports to clients.
• Support workers throughout pre-employment medicals and health assessments.
• Maintain assessment rooms, clinical equipment, and stock levels.
• Complete administrative documentation in line with accreditation requirements.
• Accurately record onsite service delivery for billing purposes.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Promote safe work practices and promptly report hazards and incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisation

Education

Exercise Scientist

Exercise Physiologist

Job description

Occupational Health Assessor | Rockhampton

ForHealth is one of Australia's leading healthcare providers, delivering quality, accessible healthcare services to communities and organisations nationwide.

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Exercise Scientist to join our Occupational Health team in Rockhampton on a Full-time basis. This is a varied and rewarding role combining onsite medical screening, injury prevention services, workers' compensation support, and occupational health administration.

The Role

As an Occupational Health Assessor, you will deliver high-quality occupational health services to workers and corporate clients. You will conduct workplace health assessments, support injury prevention initiatives, and help create safer and healthier workplaces.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will build strong relationships with workers, clients, and healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite occupational health and medical screening services.
• Complete functional capacity assessments.
• Perform drug and alcohol screening, spirometry, ECGs, and audiometry.
• Support injury prevention and workplace health initiatives.
• Coordinate GP correspondence and follow-up according to client requirements.
• Arrange medical appointments for injured workers and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Review assessment results and provide accurate, high-quality reports to clients.
• Support workers throughout pre-employment medicals and health assessments.
• Maintain assessment rooms, clinical equipment, and stock levels.
• Complete administrative documentation in line with accreditation requirements.
• Accurately record onsite service delivery for billing purposes.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Promote safe work practices and promptly report hazards and incidents.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications as an Exercise Scientist or Exercise Physiologist.
• A strong commitment to professional and clinical standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Confidence using computer systems and applications.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• A passion for improving workplace health and wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

At ForHealth, our people are our lifeblood. We support, invest in, and grow our teams. In addition to a supportive working environment, you'll enjoy:

• 20% off Dental treatments for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support
• Fitness Passport with access to discounted gym memberships for you and your family

You'll be part of a workplace that celebrates teamwork, supports career growth, and is genuinely committed to building a healthier Australia, one patient at a time.

ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry, disability, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisation culture which aims to eliminate behavi...