Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day WFH per fortnight

Regular coaching and mentoring

Autonomous and flexible working环境

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking a Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist to guide a growing rehabilitation team while maintaining a strong clinical caseload. You will balance approximately 70% clinical case management with 30% leadership duties.

Join a collaborative, patient-focused practice. The role offers hybrid work, support for professional development, and a clear path to leadership within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years healthcare experience.
• 3+ years in occupational rehabilitation.
• Bachelor's degree and professional registration/accreditation.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Counsellors.
• Strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Adaptable, supportive and conscientious leadership style.
• Strong communication and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace injury and occupational rehabilitation cases from assessment through to return-to-work.
• Conduct workplace, functional and vocational assessments on-site with clients.
• Develop practical strategies addressing physical, psychosocial and workplace barriers.
• Liaise with workers, employers, insurers, doctors and allied health professionals.
• Manage reporting, billable hours and service delivery.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Occupational Rehabilitation Consultants.
• Conduct regular coaching, check-ins and team meetings.
• Support quality assurance, performance and professional development.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.
• Contribute to improving systems, resources and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Typing speed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Registration/accreditation

Job description

Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Brisbane QLD

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

Permanent

Hybrid

2mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Brisbane, QLD | $125,000 + Super + up to $80,000 bonus

Join a growing occupational rehabilitation provider with taking on a hands‑on leadership role while continuing to manage a clinical caseload.

You will spend approximately 70% of your time in Occupational Rehabilitation / Case Management and 30% in leadership, supporting workplace injury cases from early intervention through to complex and chronic presentations.

The caseload

• Manage workplace injury and occupational rehabilitation cases from assessment through to return-to-work
• Conduct workplace, functional and vocational assessments on-site with clients
• Develop practical strategies addressing physical, psychosocial and workplace barriers
• Liaise with workers, employers, insurers, doctors and allied health professionals
• Manage reporting, billable hours and service delivery

Leadership responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Occupational Rehabilitation Consultants
• Conduct regular coaching, check‑ins and team meetings
• Support quality assurance, performance and professional development
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and succession planning
• Contribute to improving systems, resources and service delivery

Skills & experience

• 4+ years' healthcare experience, including ideally 3+ years in occupational rehabilitation
• Relevant Bachelor's degree and professional registration/accreditation
• Previous leadership or team management experience
• Open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Counsellors
• Strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptable, supportive and conscientious leadership style
• Strong communication and typing skills (45+ WPM)

Salary & benefits

• $125K + Super + up to $80K additional earning potential
• 1 day WFH per fortnight
• Regular coaching and in-depth mentoring
• Autonomous and flexible working environment
• Full administrative support
• Career development and progression opportunities

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader or a Senior Occupational Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Consultant ready to step into leadership while maintaining a strong clinical focus. You'll have the autonomy to lead, coach and influence a growing team while continuing to work directly with clients and stakeholders.