Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Psychologist, Counsellor or Nurse)

About the role

The Rehabilitation Specialists (TRS) Canberra team is looking for an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, psychologist, rehabilitation counsellor or registered nurse. You will help people recover from injury, return to work and build independence, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Caseloads combine compensation, return-to-work and rehabilitation referrals, matched to your discipline, experience and scope of practice, with a growing emphasis on rehabilitation.

Key responsibilities

• Take a holistic, person-centred approach to recovery, considering each client's health, function, work and everyday goals.
• Conduct discipline-specific assessments such as functional capacity, workplace, ergonomic and vocational assessments.
• Develop and coordinate tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans with practical, measurable goals.
• Manage your caseload, write clear reports, keep timely case notes and review plans as clients' needs change.
• Build relationships with clients, treating practitioners, employers, insurers, support coordinators and families.
• Contribute to team meetings, clinical case reviews and shared learning, with opportunities for mentoring or leadership.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, psychology, rehabilitation counselling or nursing.
• AHPRA registration for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and registered nurses; ESSA accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist; or a rehabilitation counselling qualification with ASORC membership or eligibility.
• Current driver's licence, willingness to travel around Canberra and access to a reliable vehicle; a private home workspace if working from home; ability to meet screening requirements for your caseload.
• Experience in workers' compensation, insurance, workplace rehabilitation, vocational counselling, adjustment-to-disability counselling or government settings is highly regarded but not essential.

Required skills

• Strong assessment, clinical or vocational reasoning and report-writing skills.
• Clear, professional communication and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Organisation and initiative to manage a caseload with increasing independence, seeking supervision when needed.

What we offer

• Base salary of $90,000-$110,000 plus super, depending on experience, pro rata for part-time hours, with bonus opportunities.
• Full-time or part-time options and flexible arrangements, including working from home where suitable.
• Personalised development plan, CPD allowance, training leave, clinical supervision, mentoring and regular case reviews.
• Opportunities to build specialist expertise or move toward senior consulting, subject matter expert or leadership roles.
• Laptop and iPhone, established systems, administrative support and access to pool vehicles.
• Realistic caseloads and KPIs, a supportive team, and birthday leave.