Workplace Rehabilitation Provider

• Contract role from 7^th August 2023 to 2^nd August 2024
• Base salary of $99,841 + 12% super
• A degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Exercise Physiology is essential for this role

Help us deliver like never before 
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. 

About the opportunity 
The Workplace Rehabilitation Provider is responsible for assessing the rehabilitation needs of injured employees immediately following an injury, and facilitating earliest possible return to work. You will develop, implement and monitor rehabilitation and return to work plans, liaise with medical/treating practitioners, service providers, workplace managers and claims officers.

This role will need to ensure that rehabilitation activities are undertaken in a manner that will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, legislative and SRCC licensing requirements. 

What you’ll deliver with us 

• Assess an injured employee’s capability to undertake a rehabilitation program, including conducting initial rehabilitation assessments and work site assessments
• Design, develop and manage return to work programs tailored to an individual’s rehabilitation needs, including monitoring approved sub-contracted services considered necessary
• Provide professional advice as required for occupational rehabilitation, injury management and prevention, including participation in case conferences and reviews of complex claims
• Ensure compliance with the Australia Post Group and Comcare’s rehabilitation procedures and standards
• Manage a caseload of up to 35 cases for a full-time In-House Workplace Rehabilitation Provider.

About you 
You’ll have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and be motivated and passionate about achieving positive results for injured employees and the Australia Post Group. 

You’ll also have

• A degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Exercise Physiology
• Eligibility for membership of relevant professional association (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience within occupational rehabilitation
• Prior experience applying early injury management strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous Comcare case management experience (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated prior work experience as an In House or Independent Rehabilitation Provider (highly regarded)
• A current driver’s license and have your own vehicle.

How we’ll deliver for you 

• Hybrid work model (between the office, travel to relevant work sites and being based at home)
• Be part of a collaborative as well as autonomous work environment
• Manage own portfolio of work 

We’re delivering together 
Our diverse and inclusive workplaces bring out the best in our people. We're all ages, genders and abilities, and we come from all walks of life. That’s how we deliver for Australia - together. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. See how we’re achieving that here. 

We encourage applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability and Ex Defence Force.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. To find out more about our progress with reconciliation, watch this short video. 

Australia Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free workplace and encourages the implementation of workplace adjustments for team members with disability at all stages of their career.  If you have any questions, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au  

One last thing 
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.