Occupational Therapist

Orbit Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development opportunities

Diverse adult caseload

Job summary

A leading health consulting firm in Cairns is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide support to adult clients recovering from work-related injuries. This role focuses on delivering rehabilitation services within a structured case management model, collaborating with employers and health professionals to create effective return-to-work plans. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a focus on managing psychosocial factors. Join a supportive team and contribute to the recovery of individuals navigating workplace challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in occupational rehab or workplace rehabilitation.
• Ability to manage complex psychosocial and workplace-related cases.
• Adult caseload focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work (RTW) services.
• Conduct functional capacity and workplace assessments.
• Develop RTW plans aligned with employer, insurer, and worker goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Confidence managing psychosocial factors

Interest in occupational rehab

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist (AHPRA registered or eligible)

Job description

THE ROLE

Work with adult, working-age clients in a workplace-focused rehabilitation model. This role supports individuals recovering from work-related physical injuries and psychosocial or mental-health challenges linked to employment.

This is not a paediatric or general mental-health clinic role. Mental-health support is delivered within an occupational rehab and case-management framework.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work (RTW) services
• Manage complex psychosocial and workplace-related cases
• Conduct functional capacity and workplace assessments
• Develop RTW plans aligned with employer, insurer, and worker goals
• Support clients experiencing workplace stress, conflict, or adjustment issues
• Collaborate with employers, insurers, and allied health professionals

IDEAL BACKGROUND

• Qualified Occupational Therapist (AHPRA registered or eligible)
• Experience or interest in occupational rehab / workplace rehabilitation
• Confidence managing psychosocial or mental-health factors impacting work
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Adult caseload focus

WHY THIS ROLE

• Workplace-based, outcomes-driven practice
• Diverse adult caseload
• Structured case management model
• Supportive team and professional development
• Queensland-based opportunities

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care