APS6 Rehabilitation Case Manager

Rehabilitation Case Manager
 
Location: Canberra
Employment Type: Non-ongoing (6 months) and 6 month labour hire opportunities available  
Classification: APS6 equivalent

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Rehabilitation Case Manager to join our team in Canberra for a 6-month assignment. You will play a key role in supporting injured or ill employees through their recovery and return-to-work journey. This role involves coordinating workplace rehabilitation programs and ensuring a smooth, timely, and sustainable return to work.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate, and monitor workplace rehabilitation programs for injured or ill employees.
• Connect and collaborate with all stakeholders involved in the return-to-work process.
• Promote the health benefits of good work and early intervention strategies.
• Encourage employer commitment to rehabilitation and facilitate early intervention.
• Assist employers in providing suitable employment options for recovering employees.
• Engage and manage workplace rehabilitation providers when appropriate.
• Coordinate responses to requests for information regarding the employee’s injury, illness, and rehabilitation progress.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure completion of all relevant workers’ compensation documentation.

 
About You

• Mandatory: Baseline Security Clearance and Australian Citizen
• Comcare claims or rehabilitation case management experience is essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of workplace rehabilitation principles and relevant legislation.
• Empathy and resilience when supporting individuals through challenging circumstances.

 
What We Offer

• A role where you make a meaningful impact by helping employees return to work safely and confidently.
• Supportive team environment that values collaboration and professional growth.
• Competitive APS6 salary and superannuation.

 
How to Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Leanne Porter - leanne.porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.