Rehabilitation Consultant

Sharp And Carter; Canberra; In loco; AUD 95.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant to support veterans across five locations, including Canberra. You will conduct clinical assessments, develop recovery at work plans, and focus on meaningful clinical outcomes rather than financial targets.

You will work with one client group and have full access to client medical files, with standard 07:30–15:30 hours. Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities are available, with salary up to $105K plus super.

Competenze

• Degree qualified in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Social Work, Osteopathy or equivalent.
• Current Australian professional membership or registration within your profession.
• Minimum 12 months’ proven experience in occupational rehabilitation.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory (permanent residency not accepted).
• On-site hours: 07:30–15:30 with 30-minute break. May adjust by half an hour.
• Willingness to obtain a Security clearance.
• Experience in injury management, employment and/or disability services is desirable.
• Comcare accreditation is desirable.

Mansioni

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine client and employer needs for recovery at and return to work.
• Develop, seek endorsement for, implement, monitor and review recovery at work plans.
• Complete assessments including vocational, ADL, FCE and ergonomic assessments.
• Facilitate a return to life in non-workers’ compensation-based schemes.
• Identify and mitigate barriers and secure stakeholder support.
• Produce timely, evidence-based reports and case documentation.
• Determine service closure with stakeholders.
• Engage clients in goal setting using motivational interviewing.

Conoscenze

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Formazione

Degree in OT/Physio/Rehab Counselling/Psychology/etc.

Descrizione del lavoro

Rehabilitation Consultant

Up to $105K + super | Permanent Full-time or Part-time Opportunities

Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD, Rockingham WA, Wodonga VIC, Canberra ACT

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly coveted, reputable and widely respected organisation is seeking experienced Rehabilitation Consultants to support veterans. You’ll deliver meaningful rehabilitation services to a single client group, with full access to client medical files and no billable targets.

About the Role

You will conduct clinical assessments to understand client and employer needs, then develop and implement recovery at work plans in collaboration with all relevant parties. You’ll support veterans to recover at work and return to life beyond the workplace, focusing on quality clinical outcomes rather than financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine client and employer needs to recover at and return to work
• Develop, seek endorsement for, implement, monitor and review recovery at work plans
• Complete specific assessments and ongoing services, including vocational, ADL, FCE and ergonomic assessments
• Facilitate a return to life in non-workers’ compensation-based schemes
• Identify and mitigate barriers throughout the life of a case, and articulate the need for further stakeholder support
• Produce timely, evidence-based reports and case documentation in line with service requirements
• Determine service closure at the most appropriate time, in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Invite clients to participate in their own goal setting, using motivational interviewing and empathetic communication
• Participate in regular file review meetings with your Team Manager or Lead Consultant

About You

• Degree qualified in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Social Work, Osteopathy or equivalent
• Current Australian professional membership or registration within your profession
• Minimum 12 months’ proven experience in occupational rehabilitation, gained within your tertiary qualified/registered profession
• Australian citizenship is mandatory (permanent residency is not accepted)
• Ability and willingness to work on-site hours of 07:30 – 15:30 (30 minute break). Occasional adjustments of half an hour either side may be sought, but are not guaranteed
• Willingness to obtain a Security clearance
• Experience in injury management, employment and/or disability services is desirable
• Comcare accreditation is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to $105K + super, depending on experience
• No billable KPIs
• Work with one client group only: veterans
• Full access to client medical files
• Consistent business hours
• The opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation and make a real difference to those who have served

The organisation is committed to inclusion and actively encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Additional information

• Up to $105K + super, with no billable KPIs or incentive scheme
• Support veterans through meaningful rehabilitation across five locations
• Join a highly respected organisation with consistent 07:30 - 15:30 hours