Senior Return-to-Work Rehab Consultant

Workactive Injury Management & Rehabilitation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Workactive is seeking a Senior Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Sydney team, delivering high-quality RTW services across logistics, transport, manufacturing and warehousing.

You will manage RTWSE cases, conduct workplace and ergonomic assessments, and develop tailored return-to-work plans while liaising with workers, employers, treating professionals and insurers. A strong independent work ethic within a collaborative team is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy + current AHPRA registration (essential)
• Advanced knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation and CTP Injury Rehabilitation Schemes
• Extensive case management experience with a track record of high-quality care
• Strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Current Australian driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and Australian work rights
• Available to work exclusively with Workactive (not currently engaged with another workplace rehabilitation provider)

Responsibilities

• Deliver SIRA-accredited Return to Work Same Employer (RTWSE) services
• RTW case management, workplace assessments, ergonomic assessments, task analyses, case conferences
• Develop RTW plans, upgrade programs, and suitable duties recommendations
• Manageable caseload— kept below industry norms so you can give each worker proper attention
• Liaise with workers, employers, treating professionals, and insurers as a trusted point of contact
• Maintain timely, high-quality documentation on case management software / portal
• Join a collaborative, supportive team culture

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Current AHPRA registration

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Workactive is seeking a Senior Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Sydney team, delivering high-quality RTW services across logistics, transport, manufacturing and warehousing.

You will manage RTWSE cases, conduct workplace and ergonomic assessments, and develop tailored return-to-work plans while liaising with workers, employers, treating professionals and insurers. A strong independent work ethic within a collaborative team is essential.