Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant

Workactive Injury Management & Rehabilitation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workactive Injury Management & Rehabilitation in Sydney is seeking a Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant to deliver SIRA-accredited RTWSE services across NSW employers. You will manage complex return-to-work cases, conduct workplace and ergonomic assessments, and develop tailored plans.

The role requires AHPRA-registered OT or Physiotherapist with NSW Workers Compensation and CTP knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• 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.
• Current Australian driver's licence and ability to work across Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SIRA-accredited Return to Work Same Employer (RTWSE) services.
• RTW case management, workplace assessments, ergonomic assessments, task analyses, and case conferences.
• Develop RTW plans, upgrade programs, and suitable duties recommendations.
• Manageable caseload with attention to each worker's needs.
• Liaise with workers, employers, treating professionals, and insurers as a trusted contact.
• Maintain timely documentation on case management software/portal.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team culture.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Physiotherapy degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant

Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant — Return to Work | Sydney

Workactive is looking for a Senior Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Sydney team, delivering high-quality occupational rehabilitation services to injured workers across logistics, transport, manufacturing, and warehousing. This role suits someone who thrives on building strong workplace relationships and empowering workers back to sustainable employment.

About us

Workactive is a SIRA-accredited injury management and rehabilitation provider, working with major national clients across a range of industries.

The role

Full-time, based in Sydney, with workplace visits across Sydney and Greater Sydney

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

Compensation: Rate negotiated based on experience

About you

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)