Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist

6 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia IPAR Full time
About IPAR

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider dedicated to supporting individuals with illnesses, disabilities, or injuries. Our team of experts works collaboratively to provide tailored care, empowering clients to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Rehabilitation Consultant to join our team in Wollongong, NSW. As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will work closely with clients, employers, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Case management and caseload management with the support of Rehabilitation Assistants;
  • Applying clinical knowledge to improve return-to-work outcomes;
  • Developing and implementing injury prevention and workplace education programs;
  • Collaborating with injured workers, employers, medical, and allied health professionals;
  • Working across various schemes, including workers' compensation, compulsory third-party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
  • Assisting clients to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes;
  • Completing assessments using clinical skills, including initial, workplace, and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment, and identify suitable employment opportunities.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling;
  • General or Provisional registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist or eligibility for Associate or Full membership with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC) or Rehabilitation Counselling Association of Australia (RCAA) as a Rehabilitation Counsellor;
  • Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded;
  • Fabulous communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders;
  • Compassion, kindness, and empathy are essential qualities for this role;
  • Well-developed time management skills and the ability to work independently;
  • A current NSW Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
What We Offer

At IPAR, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Ongoing development and career progression opportunities;
  • A comprehensive induction and onboarding program;
  • Competitive remuneration package, generous bonus, and incentive schemes;
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement with flexible working hours;
  • Strong supportive team culture with peer and management support;
  • Varied client groups for a dynamic work environment;
  • Dedicated Health & Wellness program, including Health & Wellness calendar and Fitness Passport;
  • Employee Referral Program with monetary incentives;
  • A mobile phone and ProBook with the latest technology;
  • Purchase Annual Leave, Travel Reimbursement, and other perks.
Why Work with IPAR?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability, including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians to our team. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all.



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