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Form of workAltius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we’ve branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services – still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.
With our team of over 700 healthcare professionals offering a suite of holistic, evidence-based, health advice and therapy services, our mission is to be the Australian market leader in supporting people on their wellbeing journey.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US?
- Over 90% of our team members say Altius Group inspires them to do their best every day and we believe that is because they enjoy work that truly matters.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options with flexible hours so you can find a rhythm that works for you!
- Experience genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars and access to Employee Assistance Program.
- We value leave! We offer our team members paid parental leave plus purchased leave arrangements to optimise your work-life balance.
- No IT dramas, you will get the latest technology including a Surface Pro and smart phone
- You will join a team-orientated culture where we value Individuality and recognize your unique skills and contributions.
YOUR NEW ROLE
As a Senior Specialist Consultant, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of Defence Force Personnel who have experienced injury, illness, or disability.
Your clinical expertise and guidance will be pivotal in supporting individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reintegrate into the community and the workforce.
This role if fully remote with a possibility to hire a shared office space if needed. You will:
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation
- Use lateral thinking and forward planning skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones
- Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants
- You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors
- Present case information to various stakeholders and providing credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal
- You will provide supervision, mentorship and guidance to more junior team members who have not yet gained full DVA registration
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US?
- You will have tertiary level qualification and full registration as a Rehabilitation Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Exercise Physiologist, Speech Pathologist, Nurse, Medical Practitioner, Occupational Physician, Physiotherapist or Osteopath.
- 3 years Occupational Rehab Experience including at least 1 year DVA/emergency/first responder experience
- Have previous experience completing structured assessments or have a passion for supporting an injured person to identify their strengths, transferrable skills and potential to establish a new career direction.
- Have experience with complex case management and supporting clients to achieve their return to life or return to work outcomes, despite challenging circumstances.
- 3 years Occupational Rehab Experience including at least 1 year DVA/emergency/first responder experience
- Drivers license
HOW TO APPLY
If Altius sounds like a place to be you click ‘Apply Now’.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you’re interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please call Monique Marques on 0424 804 ***, or reach out on Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqmarques/
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.
