At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver end-to-end rehabilitation case management for injured employees and support their return to work.
- Company: Join a major local government organisation with a collaborative health team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate, hybrid work options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible 9-day fortnight schedule in Brisbane CBD.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them recover and return to work.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Allied Health and 2 years' experience in rehabilitation case management.
The predicted salary is between 68.14 - 68.14 $ per hour.
Work Type: Contract / Temp (Approx. 16 weeks / Early November start with potential extension)
Pay Rate: $61.59 - $68.14 per hour + Super
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Rehabilitation Consultant to join a collaborative team of health and rehabilitation professionals within a major local government organization. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end rehabilitation case management services to employees who have sustained work-related injuries or illnesses, as well as those absent on sick leave. Operating within a self-insured environment, you will work closely with employees, treating medical professionals, and internal stakeholders to support safe, sustainable, and timely return-to-work outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive rehabilitation case management support for both work-related injuries/illnesses and non-work-related sick leave.
- Manage end-to-end claim and injury management processes in alignment with relevant legislation.
- Collaborate closely with injured workers, operational leaders, external treating providers, and insurers.
- Maintain detailed case records, documentation, and workers' compensation database entries.
- Drive tailored return-to-work strategies and ensure compliance with relevant policies and statutory regulations.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in an Allied Health discipline (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counselling, or Exercise Physiology).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in rehabilitation case management or injury management.
- Legislative Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Queensland workers' compensation legislation with practical experience applying it in a self-insured or complex environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Windows-based software and specialized injury/workers' compensation databases.
- Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and customer service skills.
- Background Check: Ability to undertake and pass a standard Criminal History Check.
Work Schedule & Location
- Location: Brisbane CBD with hybrid working options available.
- Hours: Standard 9-day fortnight schedule (Week 1: 5 x 7.25 hours | Week 2: 4 x 7.25 hours).
Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant, Injury Management Consultant or allied health professional with rehabilitation case management experience, we'd love to hear from you. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Rehabilitation Consultant in Brisbane employer: Randstad
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