AddressThe key duties of the position include
The Role
An opportunity exists for an experienced rehabilitation consultant to work as an APS 6 Rehabilitation Case Manager (RCM) overseeing occupational rehabilitation service delivery in the Perth area to Australian Defence Force members. You will lead a team of contracted rehabilitation consultants who are responsible for day to day delivery of occupational rehabilitation services to ADF members who are injured or ill. You will work with a multidisciplinary health team consisting of medical officers, mental health professionals and other specialist and allied health providers in ensuring development and delivery of a coordinated occupational rehabilitation plan.
RCMs are responsible for ensuring that overarching Defence policy is applied as well as exercising delegations under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence Related Claims) Act as necessary. A key aspect of this role is liaison with ADF member's Commanding Officers as well as other internal and external stakeholders/organisations, to ensure that member's occupational rehabilitation goals are well aligned, achievable, and on-track.
This position is part of the broader RCM team across WA and the country which provides a rich network of support in the individual's health professional network as well as in the specialised area of occupational rehabilitation.
About our Team
Joint Health Command (JHC) is responsible for the delivery of military medicine and joint healthcare services to over 70,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. JHC is also responsible for the health preparedness of ADF personnel for operations, and the coordination of health units for deployment in support of operations.
The APS 6 Rehabilitation Case Manager is part of Joint Health Unit - Western Australia within JHC and is based at Campbell Health Centre, Swanbourne, and Perth.
This position reports to the Regional Rehabilitation Manager and is accountable for occupational rehabilitation services delivered to members in their region. Working in a truly blended workforce of military, APS and contracted staff the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively and collegiately to generate excellent health care results.
Our Ideal Candidate
The Rehabilitation Case Manager (RCM) will have experience in the injury management environment with knowledge and experience working in a biopsychosocial model of practice. They will demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge in complex Rehabilitation Case management. They will be accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, and Defence's mission and policy requirements. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
The RCM will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and develop productive relationships across stakeholders both internal and external to Defence. They will anticipate, identify, and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
The RCM will have experience in leading, mentoring and coaching a team to develop less experienced team members. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
