Rehabilitation Consultant

The Andersen Partnership; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Bonus and incentive opportunities

Structured training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership is seeking Rehabilitation Consultants in Adelaide to support individuals in injury recovery and sustainable employment. This role involves conducting assessments, developing tailored rehabilitation plans, and managing caseloads across physical and psychological claims.

Ideal candidates will have relevant professional registration and strong skills in communication and stakeholder engagement. The role offers competitive salary packages, hybrid working options, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional registration as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or similar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within Allied Health or Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded.
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify barriers to recovery.
• Develop tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans.
• Manage a caseload of clients with various presentations.
• Provide vocational counselling and employment planning.
• Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Time management

Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation

Education

Relevant professional registration or membership

Job description

The Occupational Rehabilitation market in Adelaide continues to grow, with multiple providers seeking Allied Health professionals to join their teams

Working across Injury Management, Return to Work, Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Rehabilitation Consultants play a vital role in supporting individuals to recover from injury or illness, build capability, and achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

These opportunities are ideal for clinicians looking to apply their skills in a dynamic, people-focused environment while enjoying greater flexibility, career progression, and variety than traditional clinical roles.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to identify barriers to recovery, participation and employment

• Develop tailored rehabilitation, recovery and return-to-work plans
• Manage a caseload of clients with physical, psychological and/or psychosocial presentations
• Liaise with employers, insurers, medical practitioners, support coordinators and other stakeholders
• Complete workplace assessments, job analysis and vocational assessments
• Support clients to achieve return-to-work, employment and independence goals
• Facilitate case conferences and stakeholder meetings
• Provide vocational counselling, job-seeking support and employment planning
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and case notes
• Build strong relationships with referral partners and employers

About You

Applications are encouraged from:

• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Rehabilitation Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Registered Nurses

You will also have:

• Relevant professional registration or membership
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A genuine passion for helping people achieve positive outcomes
• Experience within Allied Health, Occupational Rehabilitation, Injury Management, NDIS, Employment Services or Mental Health highly regarded
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary packages
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured training and professional development
• Career progression into Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Management roles
• Supportive and collaborative team environments
• Diverse caseloads across physical, psychological and psychosocial claims
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day

Whether you're already working in Occupational Rehabilitation or looking to transition from a clinical setting, there are a number of exciting opportunities available across Adelaide.