Workplace Rehabilitation Advisor

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Parental leave 26 weeks

Public transport access

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a skilled allied health professional to join our Work Health and Safety team. You will deliver injury management, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation and return-to-work services with a strong emphasis on psychosocial factors to optimise outcomes for employees.

We are looking for candidates with formal allied health qualifications, 2-3 years in workplace rehab, and proven skills in handling both psychological and physical injuries, along with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and accreditation/registration in an allied health discipline.
• 2-3 years minimum experience in workplace rehabilitation and return to work case management.
• Experience managing both psychological and physical injury claims; apply a psychosocial approach to injury management.
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury management, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation and return-to-work services to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Focus on psychosocial factors that may impact recovery and work participation.
• Work with the WH&S team to support employees across multiple areas.

Skills

Psychosocial approach

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Allied health degree with accreditation/registration

Job description

Sydney

Work Health & Safety/People, Performance & Technology

Full Time/Permanent

$134,910 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About The Role

The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join our friendly and professional Work Health and Safety Team that work across several areas to keep our employees safe, happy and healthy.

In this role, you’ll provide injury management, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation and return to work services to achieve optimal return to work outcomes for our employees in line with best practice principles and legislation, with a strong focus on psychosocial factors that may impact recovery and work participation.

We’re Looking For Someone With

• tertiary qualifications and accreditation/registration in an allied health discipline (e.g. Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or related)
• 2-3 years minimum experience in workplace rehabilitation and return to work case management in a worker’s compensation environment
• experience managing both psychological and physical injury claims, and the ability to apply a psychosocial approach to injury management
• strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and sound judgement.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026.

For more information, contact Katrina McIlwraith, Executive Manager Safety & Wellbeing on 02 9288 5876.

What We Can Offer You

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail] 02 9265 9333.