Workplace Health Injury Prevention Physiotherapist

raafa; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 235,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Vehicle allowance

Career development

EAP

Referral bonuses

Long service recognition

Raafa rewards

Zoo membership

Aviation museum access

Supportive culture

Job summary

raafa is seeking a Physiotherapist to lead injury prevention, workforce conditioning and early clinical intervention. The role includes establishing risk-based pre-employment assessments and strengthening health screening in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

You will develop fitness-for-work pathways, conduct ergonomic risk analyses and deliver evidence-based prevention initiatives across raafa sites, while supporting the WHS Manager and broader health and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS and/or Injury Management practices.
• Hands-on experience with musculoskeletal injuries and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Lead injury prevention, workforce conditioning and early clinical intervention.
• Establish and manage risk-based pre-employment musculoskeletal assessments.
• Review and strengthen pre-employment health screening with stakeholders.
• Establish fitness-for-work pathways and functional assessment standards.
• Conduct job-task and ergonomic risk assessments to reduce injury risk.
• Manage Early Intervention cases including rapid assessment and treatment.

Skills

WH&S knowledge

Injury management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

AHPRA registered

Tools

Solv

Job description

Competitive Salary, plus super, plus salary packaging, plus fully maintained vehicle or vehicle allowance

Full-time position

South Perth, WA (extensive travel throughout Perth from Merriwa to Mandurah)

Are you looking for a new and exciting role where you can make a real difference?

Do you have experience in workplace health and injury prevention?

Look no further – raafa has the role for you! Lead raafa's injury prevention, workforce conditioning and early intervention program. Develop and implement evidence-based injury prevention strategies to reduce the risk and severity of workplace injuries, while promoting and supporting a positive workplace health and safety culture.

Benefits To You

• Competitive Salary - raafa Continues to support our people with competitive packages!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Plus, a fully maintained vehicle or vehicle allowance – lets discuss further!
• Career & Development Paths – raafa offers various ongoing career development opportunities!
• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work-related issues!
• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Long Service Recognition - Be celebrated by the entire organisation at key milestones!
• raafa Rewards - discounted services including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership - visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Aviation Heritage Museum - free entry for raafa staff!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all our staffing groups!

The Role & You

• Lead raafa's injury prevention, workforce conditioning and early clinical intervention function.
• Establish and manage risk-based pre-employment musculoskeletal and functional assessments for identified high-risk roles.
• Review and strengthen pre-employment health screening in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish physical fitness-for-work pathways and functional assessment standards.
• Undertake job-task analyses, ergonomic assessments and risk assessments to identify and reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Responsible for theclinical management of Early Intervention (EI) cases, including same-day or rapid assessment, treatment, functional assessment, clinical recommendations, referral and monitoring of injury recovery.
• Provide clinical advice to the Claims Manager regarding whether an EI case is recovering as expected or requires escalation to the workers’ compensation pathway.
• Develop and deliver an evidence-based Worker Support/Workforce Conditioning Program focused on strength, mobility, resilience, slips/trips/falls prevention and fitness for work.
• Redesign and deliver the manual tasks program, including the delivery of targeted 1:1 education following injury or extended absence.
• Partner with onsite Allied Health teams to identify injury risks and implement prevention initiatives.
• Analyse EI, MSD and injury data to identify trends by role, site, task and mechanism.
• Develop targeted prevention initiatives for high-risk occupations and locations.
• Measure the effectiveness of prevention programs, including EI frequency, EI-to-claim conversion and injury recurrence.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as directed by the Work, Health and Safety Manager and provide support and cover for key WHS programs and initiatives in the absence of the Work, Health and Safety Manager.
• Responsibility to comply with all raafa Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registered with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of and experience in WHS and/or Injury Management practices.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a hands-on role with a good understanding of musculoskeletal injuries and their clinical management and treatment.
• Ability to establish individual injury management plans in consultation with key stakeholders and tailored to the employee’s current and changing presentation.
• Ability to deliver injury prevention and wellbeing initiatives and activities to a broad range of employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively to influence positive outcomes with managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Experience in the use of Injury management software e.g. Solv is desirable.

About Us

raafa is one of Western Australia's longest-standing and most-loved community organisations. For nearly 100 years, we have been creating opportunities for people to live well, feel supported and know they belong. We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit retirement living and aged care providers, supporting thousands of people across Western Australia through retirement living, residential aged care, home care, membership and clubs. We are also home to an aviation museum that celebrates the proud history of the Air Force Association in WA. Through our Andrew Russell Veteran Living Program (ARVL), veteran research and services, we support those who have served our country to live fulfilling lives. At raafa, we believe people deserve more than great services. They deserve to feel valued, respected and part of something meaningful. If you want to be part of an organisation with a proud history, a strong purpose and a focus on people, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Need To Do

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue) or willing to obtain one
• Be up to date with your Flu vaccinations

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8410 or [e-mail]

raafa reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.

Attachments

• 2026 Commonwealth Statutory Declaration - Internaltional Convictions.pdf