Rehabilitation Consultant - Flexible, Growth & Impact

APM (Australia); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Novated leasing

Salary packaging options

Retail/travel/dining/entertainment 100

Job summary

APM WorkCare is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support people through injury, illness, mental health, and psychosocial challenges, helping them return to work and regain independence. You’ll work across Australia with hybrid arrangements, receiving structured mentoring and professional development as part of a national network.

Contribute to person-centred rehabilitation plans, collaborate with employers and health professionals, and leverage innovative tools to improve client outcomes

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Rehabilitation Counselling, or Psychology with relevant registrations AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build genuine connections with a diverse range of people.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, workplace health, mental health, employment services, or a related field (highly regarded).
• Confidence working collaboratively with employers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel locally across Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, identify rehabilitation goals, and develop tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans that support sustainable outcomes.
• Deliver rehabilitation services including workplace assessments, ergonomic assessments, job task analysis, activities of daily living assessments (OT), vocational support, and development of return-to-work plans.
• Collaborate with employers, insurers, treating health professionals, and community stakeholders, including participating in case conferences to facilitate recovery and successful return-to-work outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops and wellbeing programs, build referral relationships, and contribute to positive client outcomes and business growth.
• Manage a diverse caseload with access to leading clinical transcription technology and innovative rehabilitation services including our award-winning Virtual Reality pain program and psychosocial screening tool APMiQ.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Collaborative work

Driver's licence

Willingness to travel

Occupational rehabilitation experience

Education

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Exercise Physiology

Osteopathy

Chiropractic

Rehabilitation Counselling

Psychology

Job description

APM WorkCare is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support people through injury, illness, mental health, and psychosocial challenges, helping them return to work and regain independence. You’ll work across Australia with hybrid arrangements, receiving structured mentoring and professional development as part of a national network.

Contribute to person-centred rehabilitation plans, collaborate with employers and health professionals, and leverage innovative tools to improve client outcomes