Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant | Return-to-Work

MedHealth; West Tamworth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPAR in Tamworth, NSW is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to deliver occupational rehabilitation services. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with physical and psychological conditions on return-to-work and return-to-health goals. The role offers autonomy and exposure to Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, and other schemes.

New graduates are welcomed. The team emphasizes supervision, structured learning, and clear career pathways within MedHealth Group.

Qualifications

• High-quality communication and relationship-building skills
• Empathy, resilience, and a client-centred approach
• Time management and organisational skills
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation is desirable, not essential

Responsibilities

• Manage a manageable caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes
• Partner with employers and employees to deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs
• Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers, and healthcare professionals
• Conduct clinical and vocational assessments: initial, workplace, functional capacity, ADL, and vocational assessments
• Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work

Skills

Strong communication

Client-centred approach

Empathy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling

Job description

IPAR in Tamworth, NSW is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to deliver occupational rehabilitation services. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with physical and psychological conditions on return-to-work and return-to-health goals. The role offers autonomy and exposure to Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, and other schemes.

New graduates are welcomed. The team emphasizes supervision, structured learning, and clear career pathways within MedHealth Group.