Occupational Physician

About the role

KINNECT, an Australian-owned company founded in 1996 specialising in Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation, is seeking an experienced Occupational Physician to join its national team. The role is full-time, part-time or contractor and can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Perth. It suits someone who wants to help Australians stay healthy, safe and productive at work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational medicine services, including independent medical examinations, complex fitness-for-work assessments, return to work assessments and medical reviews.
• Serve clients across the resources, transport, construction and manufacturing sectors.
• Contribute to clinical governance, peer review and the development of the national medical team.
• Lead and take part in CPD peer review meetings, case discussions and quality assurance, helping set clinical standards.

Required profile

• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (FAFOEM) with specialist AHPRA registration and Australian work rights.
• Previous experience as an Occupational Physician, or in a senior clinical leadership role such as Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director, highly regarded.
• Rail AHP, RSHQ EMO/AMA and MRO accreditation, or willingness to obtain them (support provided if not already qualified).
• Strong clinical judgment, digital literacy and technical competence, customer-centric mindset, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What we offer

• Flexible work structure: full-time, part-time and contractor arrangements, with in-clinic, onsite and remote work.
• Support for professional development, including Rail AHP, RSHQ EMO/AMA and MRO training.
• A workplace that values openness, innovation and employee voice.
• A multidisciplinary team of nurses, workplace rehabilitation consultants and admin staff, with efficient administrative support.
• Digital tools and systems that simplify workflows.

Applications are submitted through the company's recruitment platform, ApplyNow, with a resume and cover letter.