Rehabilitation Consultant - Team Leader, Newcastle

About the role

A family-owned allied health and workplace rehabilitation provider recruiting a Rehabilitation Consultant who will lead and mentor a team across Newcastle and the Hunter region. The role suits experienced Rehabilitation Consultants ready to move into leadership, or current Team Leaders seeking more flexibility, professional development and career progression. It includes a small clinical caseload and support from an experienced NSW leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support Rehabilitation Consultants, providing clinical supervision, coaching and guidance.
• Maintain a small, complex caseload, delivering assessments, evidence-based interventions and return-to-work management plans.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, joint appointments and case reviews to build the team's clinical skills.
• Oversee report quality, return-to-work plans and clinical outcomes, giving constructive feedback.
• Maintain relationships with insurers, employers and other stakeholders across the region.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling.
• Current registration with the relevant professional body (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC or RCAA).
• Management or leadership experience in Occupational Rehabilitation or Workers Compensation.
• Current driver's licence and access to a car.
• National Police Clearance and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain it before starting).

What we offer

• Salary up to $135,000 plus superannuation, incentives and benefits.
• Flexible hours, WFH options and the ability to manage your own diary; part-time and reduced-hours options available.
• Clients allocated close to home, with laptop, phone and home office equipment supplied.
• Suburban offices with free parking, and access to learning and development managers, wellbeing programs and career progression.