Rehabilitation Consultant - OT, EP, Physio

Rehab-Management; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AU$10,000 regional allowance

Job summary

Arriba Group in Cairns, QLD, is seeking an experienced Occupational Rehabilitation professional to manage a diverse caseload and drive return-to-work outcomes. You will provide clinical opinions, write high-quality reports, conduct workplace assessments, and collaborate with employers to support safe, sustainable return-to-work plans.

Strong stakeholder engagement is essential. Applicants should have registration (AHPRA/ESSA) and a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise

Qualifications

• AHPRA or ESSA registration.
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy.
• Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Injury Management or Workplace Rehabilitation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and report writing skills.
• Arriba encourages staff to bring ideas to the table.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse occupational rehabilitation caseload to achieve quality return-to-work outcomes.
• Provide clinical opinions and recommendations through high-quality report writing.
• Conduct workplace assessments and collaborate with employers to support safe and sustainable return-to-work plans.
• Educate employers on injury management, workplace rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies.
• Build strong relationships with treating health professionals, employers, insurers and key stakeholders to drive positive client outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Report writing

Education

A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy

AHPRA or ESSA registration

Job description

• $10,000 regional allowance on top of your base salary & bonuses
• Tertiary Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology
• Occupational Rehabilitation experience required

• $10,000 regional allowance on top of your base salary & bonuses
• Tertiary Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology
• Occupational Rehabilitation experience required

About You

• AHPRA or ESSA registration
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy
• Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation, Injury Management or Workplace Rehabilitation
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and report writing skills
• Arriba is made up of innovators - we want our staff to bring ideas to the table

The Role

• Manage a diverse occupational rehabilitation caseload to achieve quality return-to-work outcomes
• Provide clinical opinions and recommendations through high-quality report writing
• Conduct workplace assessments and collaborate with employers to support safe and sustainable return-to-work plans
• Educate employers on injury management, workplace rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies
• Build strong relationships with treating health professionals, employers, insurers and key stakeholders to drive positive client outcomes

Your Purpose

• Customer-focused: Build trusted relationships with clients, employers, insurers and treating providers to achieve positive outcomes
• Quality Orientated: Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services and provide high-quality clinical recommendations
• People-passionate: Support injured workers through their recovery and return-to-work journey
• Dynamic and Agile: Confidently manage complex cases and navigate competing stakeholder expectations
• Innovation Driven: Be part of an innovation-led organisation! Since 1998, Arriba Group has grown to over 600 staff across more than 40 offices nationwide