Workplace Rehabilitation Specialist

2 days ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeRehabilitation Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Occupational Rehabilitation Role

We are seeking a dedicated specialist to join our supportive and skilled workplace health and safety team. This role is responsible for providing occupational rehabilitation advice and services to drive early intervention and coordinate return to work outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be based in NSW - Illawarra/Sydney. They will work closely with managers at all levels to identify, support and develop strategies to facilitate successful return to work outcomes, prevent injury recurrence and promote a positive culture of health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrated injury and claims management skills including complex and advanced return to work case management
  • Coordinate early intervention services to support recovery at work
  • Conduct onsite physical/functional and worksite assessments to develop return to work pathways
  • Analyse and interpret clinical information to support recovery and return to work outcomes
  • Communicate with treatment providers including treating doctors, allied health professionals (physical and psychological) to facilitate recovery and return to work
  • Maintain injury management notes and records in a secure and confidential manner
  • Contribute to our Safer Workplace Projects including delivering training on claims management, rehabilitation, return to work, safety and wellbeing
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, Health Professional or similar. Desirable: Post-graduate qualifications in Ergonomics, Health or similar.
  • 5+ years' experience workplace-based rehabilitation and assessment
  • Extensive experience in recovery-at-work planning and coordination
  • Skilled in workers compensation claims and injury management
  • High level facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution and communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation and guidelines and workers compensation legislation (NSW, ACT & QLD)
  • Experience in coordinating and facilitating wellbeing programs
Benefits:
  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket with not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
  • Professional and career development opportunities
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
Application Process:

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