Rehabilitation Specialist

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Coles Group Insurance protects our team members, customers and business. We work across a variety of areas, from workers compensation to property insurance to public liability insurance. Our team offers strategic advice that guides decision making and helps our Group achieve its business outcomes.

**About the role**:
You will proactively drive sustainable return to work outcomes via direct engagement with Injured Team Members, our Businesses and Treating Practitioners. Getting involved in providing advice for complex claims and will work closely with our claims team to develop strategies to return our Team Members to health. You will also:

- understand return to work compliance requirements and ensure our business meets these requirements on allocated cases
- assist the business in identifying and implementing return to work plans
- build effective internal and external relationships to deliver improved outcomes
- build the capability of the workers compensation state team and business stakeholders in effective return to work planning.

**About you and your skills**:
We are looking for a professional with a background in allied health and experience in return-to-work planning with significant experience in workplace-based rehabilitation or experience within workers’ compensation or similar environment. You will also have:

- strong influencing and stakeholder management skills and genuine care for our injured team members
- experience in taking a strategic approach to delivering strong outcomes with difficult claims
- certification or qualification in allied health or a field relevant to rehabilitation or relevant experience
- an understanding and knowledge of all rehabilitation principles, service providers, medical terminology and management of injuries
- excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage in effective discussions with relevant stakeholders

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 95873

Employment Type: Full time

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