AddressOur client facilitates access to top-tier skills, training, and job opportunities, aiding Australians in securing employment within fair, productive, and safe workplaces. This initiative fuels future economic growth and offers individuals the certainty they need to achieve their life goals.
The Opportunity
As the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation, you will play a key role within an energetic and dynamic team where you will coordinate and facilitate the rehabilitation of injured or ill employees, ensuring their safe and sustainable return to work.
This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive continuous improvement in injury management procedures, processes, and strategies. You'll have the chance to build strong relationships with employees, managers, and external stakeholders, enhancing your communication, negotiation, and representational skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, supportive, and well-regarded department.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of the Performance and Wellbeing Team you will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Leading and managing the Rehabilitation Case Management team to deliver outstanding services and achieve optimal outcomes for the department
- Ensuring compliance of the department’s Rehabilitation Management System (RMS) with relevant regulatory frameworks
- Collaborating closely with the leadership team across the People Branch and contributing to cross-functional reporting
- Utilising excellent communication skills and fostering productive relationships with various stakeholders, including Comcare, medical professionals, and rehabilitation providers
- Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of injury management procedures, processes, and strategies, ensuring high-level service delivery
- Participating in regular network forums with Comcare/ORAMS and other agencies
- Providing clear direction, coaching, training, and support to case managers
- Promoting early intervention awareness and delivering training across the department as needed
- Drafting complex correspondence, including instructions for independent medical assessments, reports, executive briefings, and other high-level written communications
As the ideal candidate, you will possess highly developed leadership and management skills, showcasing the capability to effectively lead teams, manage projects and resources, as well as prioritise and delegate tasks to achieve set objectives.
Moreover, you will demonstrate proficiency in delivering top-tier advice, case management, and other HR support services while adhering to relevant regulatory frameworks.
Additionally, your track record should highlight your strategic acumen in addressing crucial workplace matters, such as rehabilitation services, within a forward-thinking department known for its innovative approach.
Salary / Rate
$120k - $133k + 15.4% Super
12 Month non-ongoing
Open to S26 permanent or temporary transfer
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Fowler on 02 6108 4*** quoting ref no. 19498
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
