Rehabilitation Consultant - Contract
- Location:
- North Shore, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 4th May 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2994701
- Immediate start
- 8-10 week contract
- Northern Sydney
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, complex organisation within the healthcare sector, supporting a diverse workforce across multiple sites. You will be part of a collaborative Health, Safety & Wellbeing function focused on driving best practice injury management and workplace rehabilitation outcomes.
Your new role
As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end occupational rehabilitation and injury management cases. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and effective return-to-work outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of work and non-work-related injury cases from start to finish
- Developing and implementing tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans
- Liaising with injured workers, managers, medical professionals, and external providers
- Providing expert advice on injury management, rehabilitation, and compliance requirements
- Delivering training and guidance to managers on their rehabilitation responsibilities
- Monitoring case progress and driving outcomes aligned to key performance indicators
- Supporting broader health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
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Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counselling) or equivalent experience
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Demonstrated experience in occupational rehabilitation and injury management
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across varied levels
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and case management capabilities
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
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Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to work in a large, purpose-driven organisation
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Varied and impactful role with exposure to complex cases
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email jessica.collinson@hays.com.au.
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