Rehabilitation Consultant

Role
If you want to make a positive, lasting impact through the power of exceptional client care, we have the perfect role for you At Konekt, one of Australia's largest workplace injury prevention providers, you'll enjoy variety in your day and have the chance to build a meaningful career. Join us and make the most of:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership
• Unparalleled pathways for career growth at Konekt, our parent company APM or another of our partner brands

About The Role
Konekt has an exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Counsellor or Social Worker to deliver workplace injury prevention, return to work or life and disability support solutions that enable individuals and organisations to achieve their potential.

In This Role, You Will

• Utilise your specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
• Evaluate the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
• Support clients with chronic illness, injury or disability to achieve independence and fulfil their goals.
• Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
• Perform activities of daily living assessments and recommending assistive technology under a range of contracts
• Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise. This could include functional capacity evaluations, worksite and ergonomic assessments.
• Complete workplace modifications assessment under the National Panel of Assessors contract (requires minimum two years disability employment experience).
• Administer standardised assessment tools
• Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client's progress toward their return to work or life goal
• Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives

What's In It For You At Konekt
When you join Konekt, you can expect a range of great benefits to develop you in your career and to look after your wellbeing, including:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Flexibility to structure your day and work compressed 9-day fortnights.
• Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities, including OT Specific professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of OTs across our organisation, each with varying levels of experience
• Genuine role diversity with the opportunity to work and upskill across a range of services
• A generous incentive program with uncapped earning potential
• Industry-leading paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks, and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programs, plus community volunteering opportunities
• Discounts at major retailers and employee recognition program
• Access to pool cars, a laptop and mobile phone

Why we want you to join Konekt

• The care and compassion you have for people
• Your focus on exceptional client care
• Your ability to adapt and work with a variety of clients across a range of tasks
• Your capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Your enthusiasm for new opportunities and ongoing learning
• Your commitment to being part of a collaborative and supportive team

You'll Also Need To Have

• Professional registration with ASORC or AASW
• Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling and Social Work
• A current Working with Children Check
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check upon successful application

Ready to join? Apply today to fast-track your application or contact Jeannie Agbayani at to find out more.

About Konekt, Part Of The APM Group
Konekt is one of the largest rehabilitation and workplace health providers in Australia. Each year, we help over 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and re-engage with their social and community life.

Our clients - always come first and we work hard to help both individuals and organisations achieve their potential through a strong belief in the positive benefits of work.

As part of our multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals, you'll be delivering services and advice to a variety of industries across the entire employee lifecycle. We keep the work environment safe and minimise the risk of injury. And, if someone is injured, we help the workplace rehabilitate and, if necessary, redeploy individuals.

In addition, our social and disability services provide our employees with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals who have a disability, chronic illness or injury.

When you work at Konekt, you can expect many rewarding moments as a part of our values-driven and highly motivated team and enjoy a clear pathway for career growth and success.

Konekt is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2.1 million people each year. APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.

When you join Konekt, you get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business. Learn more