Return-to-Work OT Consultant

Kairros; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Health & Wellbeing Program

Star Award recognition

Promote from within

Employee Referral Program

Collaborative team

Diversity & Inclusion

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

IPAR on the Central Coast NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation services across workers’ compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare and other programs, helping clients achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team and benefit from a structured onboarding process, ongoing training and a supportive work environment focused on client-centred care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• General registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and empathy with clients and stakeholders.
• Time management skills and ability to work independently.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and access to own car with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes.
• Partner with employers and employees on injury prevention and education.
• Conduct clinical and vocational assessments (initial, workplace, functional, ADL, vocational).
• Identify barriers and design practical recovery solutions.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Autonomy

Caseload management

Driver's license

Education

OT degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

IPAR on the Central Coast NSW is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation services across workers’ compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare and other programs, helping clients achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team and benefit from a structured onboarding process, ongoing training and a supportive work environment focused on client-centred care and professional growth.