Rehabilitation Consultant

Beneco; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible arrangement

Self-managed caseload

Job summary

Beneco invites qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Exercise Physiologists to join as contracted rehabilitation consultants in Port Macquarie. This flexible, self-managed arrangement supports local practitioners delivering high‑quality injury management and return‑to‑work services.

You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, document thoroughly, and build relationships with employers and treating clinicians.

Qualifications

• Background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• Demonstrated experience in occupational rehab.
• Strong communication with employers and treating practitioners.
• Proactive, self-directed caseload management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload with focus on quality and outcomes.
• Conduct workplace, functional and relevant physical/psychological assessments.
• Develop return-to-work and injury management plans.
• Maintain relationships with employers, referrers and practitioners.
• Document accurately in line with scheme requirements and standards.

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

Documentation

Self-directed work

Education

AHPRA registration (OT)

AHPRA registration (Physiotherapy)

ESSA registration (Exercise Physiology)

Driver's licence

ABN

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Beneco is looking for contracted Rehabilitation Consultants from the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Exercise Physiology disciplines to join our team in Port Macquarie. This is a flexible arrangement suited to practitioners who are embedded in the local community and want to bring their physical rehabilitation expertise to a caseload that makes a genuine difference, on terms that work for them.

As a Beneco contractor, you will manage caseloads across a variety of streams, conducting assessments, developing return-to-work and injury management plans, and maintaining strong relationships with employers, referrers, and treating practitioners.

Key Focus Areas Include

• Day-to-day management of a caseload with a focus on quality, outcomes, and scheme compliance.
• Conducting workplace, functional, and other relevant physical AND psychological assessments.
• Building and sustaining referral relationships within the Port Macquarie and surrounding region.
• Timely, accurate documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco's clinical standards.
• Contributing to a collaborative national network, sharing knowledge and upholding the standards Beneco is known for.

THE SPECIFICS

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (ABN required)

Working Arrangements: Flexible. Self-managed, with client site visits across Port Macquarie and surrounds

Disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology

Rate: Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience and discipline

Availability: As per contractor capacity

THE PERSON

Experience

• A background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Exercise Physiology
• Demonstrated experience in occupational rehab
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers.
• A proactive, self-directed approach to caseload management and documentation quality.

Formal Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy: current AHPRA registration
• Physiotherapy: current AHPRA registration
• Exercise Physiology: current ESSA registration
• A current, full driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A current Pty Ltd Australian Business Number (ABN).

Values and Ways of Working

• Collaborate openly - engage genuinely with Beneco's team and local stakeholders, and contribute to a shared network of knowledge.
• Act with integrity - hold themselves to a high standard in everything they put their name to.
• Lead the way - manage their caseload proactively and look for better ways to serve the people they work with.
• Care. Genuinely, for the individuals on their caseload and for the quality of their practice.

THE TEAM & THE LEADERSHIP

As a Beneco contractor, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of physical rehabilitation consultants, with access to Beneco's broader national network across multiple disciplines and states. You will not be operating in isolation - clinical oversight, peer connection, and team support are part of how Beneco works with its contractors.

WHY BENECO

At Beneco, we support people throughout their recovery from injury or illness — helping them return to good health so they can live productive, balanced lives.

What Working With Beneco Offers

• Great Place to Work Certified, ranking #10 in the Small Business category.
• A national practitioner network - peer connection across disciplines, even when working independently in a regional area.
• Flexibility that genuinely works. Manage your schedule, your volume, and your professional commitments.
• A contracting relationship built on transparency and respect.

Have questions before you apply? Get in touch with our TA Partner Angus Swift at [e-mail] or 0401 966 610.