About the role

Rehabilitation Consultant supporting people in Alice Springs and the surrounding region who have been affected by workplace injury or illness. You'll manage your own caseload, work closely with employers, doctors and insurers, and help clients get back to safe, sustainable work. Graduates and experienced clinicians are both welcome. You'll have the support of a Rehabilitation Assistant for admin, and a team that will back you while you build your skills.

Key responsibilities

- Managing a caseload of clients with physical and psychological injuries from start to finish
- Completing initial, workplace, functional and vocational assessments
- Developing and monitoring graduated return-to-work plans
- Visiting workplaces to identify suitable duties and recommend modifications
- Liaising with GPs, specialists, treating practitioners, employers and insurers
- Writing clear, timely reports and recommendations
- Delivering injury prevention and workplace wellbeing education to employers
- Occasional travel within the Central Australia region

About you

- A tertiary qualification in one of: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Osteopathy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work or Registered Nursing




- Current registration or membership (or eligibility) with AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC or AASW
- Occupational rehabilitation experience is valued, but not essential
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Empathy, good judgement and the ability to bring different stakeholders together around a shared goal
- Respect for, and willingness to learn about, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and culturally safe practice
- Current Australian driver's licence (NT licence within the required timeframe)
- National Police Check
- NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
- Full Australian working rights

Benefits

- Adaptable, home-based role with the freedom to manage your own diary
- Admin support from a Rehabilitation Assistant so you can focus on clients
- Structured onboarding, clinical supervision and mentoring
- Additional leave, e.g. cultural, wellness or study leave

About us Abundant Living is looking for a Rehabilitation Consultant to support people in Alice Springs and the surrounding region who have been affected by workplace injury or illness.

📌 Rehabilitation Consultant (Alice Springs)
🏢 Abundant Living Community Services
📍 Alice Springs