Rehabilitation Consultant - Relocation Opportunity to Tamworth NSW!
Ready for a career change and a lifestyle upgrade?
At
IPAR
, we're looking for passionate
Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist
who are open to relocating and building a rewarding career with our supportive team in
Tamworth, NSW
.
IPAR
is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of Australians living with illness, injury or disability. Through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention and employment services, we deliver tailored, person-centred care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
As part of the global
MedHealth
network, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to improving lives through meaningful work while enjoying the benefits of living in one of regional Australia's most vibrant communities.
Why Tamworth?
Known as
Australia's Country Music Capital,
Tamworth offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle advantages:
Affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared to major cities
Short commutes and more time for what matters most
A welcoming community with excellent schools, cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities
Beautiful national parks, outdoor adventures and a relaxed regional lifestyle
The opportunity to fast-track your career while enjoying greater work-life balance
About the role
As a Rehabilitation Consultant at IPAR, you'll work across a diverse range of schemes including Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, Comcare, Department of Veterans' Affairs and employer-funded programs. You'll help clients with physical and psychological conditions achieve sustainable health, wellbeing and return-to-work outcomes. You'll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors who are passionate about making a genuine difference.
Key responsibilities
Manage a manageable caseload with
support from Rehabilitation Assistants
Apply your clinical expertise to
improve return-to-work outcomes
Partner with employers and employees to
deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs
Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers, and healthcare professionals
Conduct
initial assessments, workplace assessments,



Functional Capacity Evaluations, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments, and vocational assessments
Identify barriers and implement practical solutions that support recovery and independence
New to Occupational Rehabilitation? - We've Got You Covered
We welcome new graduates and clinicians looking for a career change. You'll benefit from:
Comprehensive onboarding and structured training
Ongoing mentoring from experienced consultants and leaders
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Clear career progression pathways, with many of our leaders having started in consultant roles
The opportunity to develop expertise in a growing and rewarding industry
Make the Move
If you're looking to escape the city rush, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Join IPAR Tamworth and discover how a regional move could be the best career decision you've ever made.
About you
Tertiary qualifications in
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Exercise Physiology
General registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (
AHPRA
), or
Accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (
ESSA
) with accreditation
aligned to SIRA requirements for workplace and functional capacity assessments
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for helping others achieve positive outcomes
Empathy, resilience, and a client-centred approach
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation (desirable, not essential)
A current
NSW Driver's Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Additional information
Why Join IPAR?
At IPAR, we invest in our people so they can thrive both professionally and personally:
Competitive salary
with innovative incentive and bonus schemes
Structured onboarding program
with ongoing training and development
Health & Wellbeing Program
, including monthly team activities




Star Award recognition program
to celebrate high performance
A strong "promote from within" culture
– grow your career with us
Employee Referral Program
with financial rewards
Work within a
collaborative, supportive and fun multidisciplinary team
Opportunities to get involved in our Diversity & Inclusion committees
A wide range of
corporate perks
, including Fitness Passport, retail discounts travel perks, discounted health insurance, novated leasing & salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental & purchased leave.
Every day,
we seek better together,
for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.
Here at
IPAR
, we have
three straightforward but powerful values
that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.
Great People -
To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We're accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.
Big Hearts
- We're here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.
Bold Ideas
- Is there a better way? Let's find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [
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Talent Acquisition Advisor - Tammy on ******** *** ******
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You are welcome here.
Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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📌 Rehabilitation Consultant - Relocation Opportunity To Tamworth Nsw! (Melbourne)
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