Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist

Join Konekt and help us support 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and achieve their goals.

• Share your passion to help people to achieve their goals & return to work & life
• Freedom to structure your day, plus option to work compressed 9-day fortnight  
• Generous incentive program - Hybrid working arrangement

If you want to make a positive, lasting impact through the power of exceptional client care, we have the perfect role for you! At Konekt, one of Australia’s largest workplace injury prevention providers, you’ll enjoy variety in your day and have the chance to build a meaningful career. Join us and make the most of:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership
• Unparalleled pathways for career growth at Konekt, our parent company APM or another of our partner brands

About the role

Konekt has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to deliver workplace injury prevention, return to work or life and disability support solutions that enable individuals and organisations to achieve their potential.

In this role, you will:

• Utilise your specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
• Evaluate the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
• Support clients with chronic illness, injury or disability to achieve independence and fulfil their goals.
• Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
• Perform activities of daily living assessments and recommending assistive technology under a range of contracts
• Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise. This could include functional capacity evaluations, worksite and ergonomic assessments.
• Complete workplace modifications assessment under the National Panel of Assessors contract (requires minimum two years disability employment experience).
• Administer standardised assessment tools
• Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client’s progress toward their return to work or life goal
• Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives

What’s in it for you at Konekt

When you join Konekt, you can expect a range of great benefits to develop you in your career and to look after your wellbeing, including:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Flexibility to structure your day and work compressed 9-day fortnights.
• Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities, including OT Specific professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of OTs across our organisation, each with varying levels of experience
• Genuine role diversity with the opportunity to work and upskill across a range of services
• A generous incentive program with uncapped earning potential
• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks, and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programs, plus community volunteering opportunities   
• Discounts at major retailers and employee recognition program
• Access to pool cars, a laptop and mobile phone 

Why we want you to join Konekt

• The care and compassion you have for people
• Your focus on exceptional client care
• Your ability to adapt and work with a variety of clients across a range of tasks
• Your capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Your enthusiasm for new opportunities and ongoing learning
• Your commitment to being part of a collaborative and supportive team

You’ll also need to have:

• Professional registration with AHPRA
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• A current Working with Children Check
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check upon successful application

Ready to join? Apply today to fast-track your application or contact Simone Wong Simone Wong at simone.wong@konekt.com.au  to find out more.

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