Senior Occupational Therapist

Konekt; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible and hybrid working

Ongoing professional development

Diverse and rewarding caseload

Supportive leadership

Access to industry-leading resources

Health and wellbeing benefits

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Konekt is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality workplace rehabilitation services, manage complex cases and drive safe return‑to‑work outcomes across Australia.

You will work with a supportive team, engage stakeholders and apply clinical expertise to improve client outcomes while growing your career in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years Allied Health experience.
• Minimum 1 year Occupational Rehabilitation experience.
• Proven case management and report writing experience.
• Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of workplace rehabilitation clients.
• Conducting functional, workplace and vocational assessments.
• Developing tailored rehabilitation and return‑to‑work plans.
• Providing case management and coordinating stakeholder involvement.
• Delivering high-quality reports that meet legislative and customer requirements.
• Building strong relationships with employers, insurers, medical practitioners and clients.
• Applying clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Supporting customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.
• Contributing to business growth through strong customer relationships.

Skills

Injury management

Workplace rehabilitation

Case management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

AHPRA registration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career?

At Konekt, we're seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality workplace rehabilitation services, manage complex cases, and help individuals achieve safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

This is an opportunity to utilise your clinical expertise, build meaningful stakeholder relationships, and make a genuine difference in the lives of your clients while continuing to grow your career within a supportive and high-performing team.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Access to industry-leading resources and technology
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll apply your specialist knowledge of injury management, recovery and workplace rehabilitation to support clients in achieving positive and lasting outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of workplace rehabilitation clients
• Conducting functional, workplace and vocational assessments
• Developing tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans
• Providing case management and coordinating stakeholder involvement
• Delivering high-quality reports that meet legislative and customer requirements
• Building strong relationships with employers, insurers, medical practitioners and clients
• Applying clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to achieve successful outcomes
• Supporting customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery
• Contributing to business growth through strong customer relationships

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who combines strong clinical capability with a customer-focused approach and a passion for helping people achieve meaningful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong workplace rehabilitation and injury management experience
• Experience managing complex cases and competing priorities
• High-quality report writing and documentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years' Allied Health experience
• Minimum 1 year Occupational Rehabilitation experience
• Proven case management and report writing experience
• Experience working within KPI-driven and customer-focused environments
• Current Driver's Licence

Most importantly, a genuine commitment to client-centred care, empathy, strong communication and adaptability across diverse client needs.

Why Konekt, part of APM Group

Konekt is one of the largest rehabilitation and workplace health providers in Australia. Each year, we help over 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and re-engage with their social and community life.

We’reproudly part of theglobal APM network of over 16000 employees across 11 countries committed to enabling better lives. Every day, we support people to overcome injury, illness or disability, helping them regain independence, health, work and community participation. When you join us, you’re joining a purpose-driven organisation that values care, growth and positive impact.

Konekt embracesDIVERSITYand places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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Perks and benefits

• Taking care of you
• Rest & Recharge
• Flexible working arrangements (by request)
• Leadership Development
• CommBank’s Workplace Program
• EAP Program
• Salary packaging
• Travel discounts

What can I earn as an Occupational Therapist