Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Brisbane QLD

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

Permanent

Hybrid

2mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Brisbane, QLD | $125,000 + Super + up to $80,000 bonus

Join a growing occupational rehabilitation provider with taking on a hands‑on leadership role while continuing to manage a clinical caseload.

You will spend approximately 70% of your time in Occupational Rehabilitation / Case Management and 30% in leadership, supporting workplace injury cases from early intervention through to complex and chronic presentations.

The caseload

- Manage workplace injury and occupational rehabilitation cases from assessment through to return-to-work
- Conduct workplace, functional and vocational assessments on-site with clients
- Develop practical strategies addressing physical, psychosocial and workplace barriers
- Liaise with workers, employers, insurers, doctors and allied health professionals
- Manage reporting, billable hours and service delivery

Leadership responsibilities

- Lead, coach and develop a team of Occupational Rehabilitation Consultants
- Conduct regular coaching, check‑ins and team meetings
- Support quality assurance, performance and professional development
- Assist with recruitment,



onboarding and succession planning
- Contribute to improving systems, resources and service delivery

Skills & experience

- 4+ years' healthcare experience, including ideally 3+ years in occupational rehabilitation
- Relevant Bachelor's degree and professional registration/accreditation
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- Open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Counsellors
- Strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Adaptable, supportive and conscientious leadership style
- Strong communication and typing skills (45+ WPM)

Salary & benefits

- $125K + Super + up to $80K additional earning potential
- 1 day WFH per fortnight
- Regular coaching and in-depth mentoring
- Autonomous and adaptable working environment
- Full administrative support
- Career development and progression opportunities

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader or a Senior Occupational Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Consultant ready to step into leadership while maintaining a strong clinical focus. You'll have the autonomy to lead, coach and influence a growing team while continuing to work directly with clients and stakeholders.

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📌 Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
📍 Brisbane