The Rehabilitation Case Manager (RCM) is accountable for identifying and providing early intervention services including:
Management of complex cases for injury or illness to achieve satisfactory outcomes for both the employee and the agency
Support employees to remain at work or return to work as quickly and safely as possible
Coordinate rehabilitation services, including appointment of providers, liaison with medical professionals, and engagement with Comcare or other stakeholders
RCMs may be responsible for developing, monitoring, reviewing policies or guidelines, programs and systems which impact workplace rehabilitation and promoting mental health supports and wellbeing initiatives.
The key duties of the position include:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Early Intervention and Case management: Develop, coordinate and monitor early intervention, rehabilitation and return to work strategies
Stakeholder engagement: Work with managers, employees, allied health professionals, and external providers including Comcare
Policy & legislative compliance: contribute to the planning and development of the department's rehabilitation management system (RMS) and compliance with the SRC Act and relevant WHS legislation
Reporting & records: Maintain accurate, confidential records; produce data and reports; support policy development
Wellbeing support: Contribute to wellbeing programs, incident response, and hazard management
Personal development: establish personal work goals/training, set and meet work priorities, develop and maintain skilled competence, seek feedback through Personal Development Agreement




EligibilityTo be considered in this role, candidates will need to:
be an Australian Citizen, and
have a favourable National Police Check, and
have or be willing to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting security clearance.
Should business need arise, be willing to obtain and maintain a Baseline / Negative Vetting Level 1/ NV 2 security clearance.
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complete a NDIS Commission external influences and associations declaration form.
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As the dedicated national regulator of NDIS service providers and workers in Australia, the NDIS Commission upholds the rights of NDIS participants to quality and safe supports or services, including those received under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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The organisation recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and service delivery.
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📌 Rehabilitation Case Manager (Perth)
🏢 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
📍 Perth