Rehabilitation Case Manager

Work with expert brain injury rehab specialists
Lead client reintegration with real impact
Innovate through research and service design

Drive rehab outcomes, empower lives, shape community re-entry with purpose. Support innovation & care. Apply Now

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Physiotherapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
• Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
• Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
• Committed to innovation and patient centered care
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
• Empowering teams to make a lasting impact

What you'll be doing
In this role you'll be supporting adults with brain injury through person-centred case management, enabling reintegration into their homes, communities, and workplaces.

• Delivering advanced, person-centred rehab care
• Liaising across services for seamless support
• Developing and evaluating client rehab plans
• Collaborating with funders and providers
• Contributing to innovation and research

Benefits and Perks

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Flexible working arrangements available

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Occupational therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, or Physiotherapy, or Masters or Doctorate in Psychology
• Registration: Eligible for professional registration within their respective discipline and if applicable, registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience in the assessment and provision of rehabilitation services within the specialised area of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or acquired brain injury (ABI).
2. Demonstrated experience in developing rehabilitation plans and the provision of case management.
3. Excellent negotiation, decision making, and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
4. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with the ability to apply independent professional judgement to a range of complex clinical situations.
5. Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of person centred care, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Excellent time management and organisation skills
8. Approved icare/Lifetime Care Case Manager status, or willingness to work towards the same and current working knowledge of NSW CTP, Workcover and icare schemes.

Requisition ID: REQ585351
Applications Close: 13th July 2025

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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