Rehabilitation Consultant | Contractor

Beneco; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracting

National practitioner network

Great Place to Work Certified

Independent contractor support

Job summary

Beneco seeks experienced allied health professionals to join as Rehabilitation consultants on a flexible contracting basis in rural Queensland. The role supports independent practice across occupational rehabilitation, tailored to remote communities.

Practitioners from OT, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling and Psychology are welcome, with emphasis on independent caseload management and high-quality outcomes under the WorkCover Queensland framework.

Qualifications

• University degree in one of the listed disciplines with relevant professional registration/accreditation.
• Experience in occupational/work rehabilitation beneficial.
• Ability to manage caseload independently across rural settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage referred caseload under WorkCover Queensland scheme.
• Develop injury management and return-to-work plans.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and reporting.
• Engage with employers, treating practitioners and insurers.
• Collaborate with a dispersed national practitioner network.

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Rehabilitation Counselling

Exercise Physiology

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Beneco are seeking experienced allied health professionals to join us as Rehabilitation consultants on a flexible contracting basis. These roles are suited to practitioners who are already embedded in their regional communities and want to apply their expertise to occupational rehabilitation, on terms that work for them.

Beneco are seeking experienced allied health professionals to join us as Rehabilitation consultants on a flexible contracting basis. These roles are suited to practitioners who are already embedded in their regional communities and want to apply their expertise to occupational rehabilitation, on terms that work for them.

We are open to candidates from a range of disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, and Psychology are all welcome. What matters most is that you have genuine experience in occupational rehabilitation, a sound understanding of the WorkCover Queensland scheme, and the professional independence to manage a caseload.

Key Focus Areas Include

• Managing an active referred caseload across the WorkCover Queensland scheme, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to injured workers in rural and regional areas.
• Conducting assessments and developing injury management and return-to-work plans that are practical, person-centred, and tailored to the realities of rural workplaces and communities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, treating practitioners, WorkCover Queensland, and other key local stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate, timely case documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco's quality standards.
• Contributing to a collaborative national network by sharing knowledge and upholding standards across a dispersed team of practitioners.

This arrangement suits a clinician who is self-directed, trusted in their community, and motivated by the genuine difference that high-quality rehabilitation practice makes to people's lives.

THE SPECIFICS

Location: Rural QLD – areas such as Gladstone & Rockhampton

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (ABN required)

Working Arrangements:Flexible - self-managed, with travel to client sites within your region

Disciplines: OT, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology

Rate: Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience and discipline

THE PERSON

Experience

We are looking for experienced practitioners who have the depth, professional independence, and regional presence to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services to injured workers in rural Queensland. The right person for this arrangement will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in occupational rehabilitation or workplace rehabilitation
• Sound working knowledge of the WorkCover Queensland scheme and injury management frameworks.
• The ability to manage a caseload independently and remotely, with strong judgement, organisation, and documentation discipline.
• An established presence in the community with a network existing professional relationships that support effective stakeholder engagement.
• Confidence engaging with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers with professionalism and a genuine focus on outcomes.

Formal Qualifications

Candidates must hold a university degree in one of the following disciplines, along with the relevant professional registration or accreditation:

• Occupational Therapy: AHPRA
• Physiotherapy: AHPRA
• Psychology: AHPRA registration and listing with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Rehabilitation Counselling: ASORC
• Exercise Physiology: ESSA

All Candidates Must Also Hold

• A current, full driver's licence
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle for client site travel
• A current Australian Business Number (ABN)

Values and Ways of Working

• Collaborate openly: engage genuinely with Beneco's team and with local stakeholders, and share knowledge across a dispersed network.
• Act with integrity: honest with injured workers, referrers, and the scheme, and hold themselves to high standards.
• Lead the way. Takes initiative and is proactive in their day-to-day.
• Care - genuinely, for the individuals on their caseload, for the quality of their practice, and for the communities they work within.

THE TEAM & THE LEADERSHIP

As a Beneco contractor, you will be part of a national network of allied health practitioners who are connected across states and disciplines, and supported by Beneco's clinical leadership, quality frameworks, and referral infrastructure. You will not be operating alone.

Contractors working with Beneco have access to clinical oversight, peer connection, and support from a national team that understands the complexities of rural practice and takes quality seriously.

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. Our team brings decades of experience across the rehabilitation space, working alongside businesses, individuals, and their families to improve the quality of care and the outcomes that matter most.

What Working With Beneco Offers

• Great Place to Work Certified: recognised as one of Australia's Great Workplaces, ranking #10 in the Small Business category.
• A national practitioner network - peer connection and shared knowledge across disciplines and geographies, even when you are working remotely.
• Flexibility that genuinely works. As a contractor, manage your own schedule, your own caseload volume, and your own professional commitments.
• A contractor relationship built on transparency and respect. We value the practitioners we work with and operate with integrity in every arrangement.