Workplace Recovery Provider

General information

Name

Workplace Recovery Provider

Site / Location

Melbourne Support Centre

Ref #

12384003

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

04-Jun-2026

Suburb

Richmond

Work Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Length of Assignment

12 months

Description & Requirements

Help us deliver a better tomorrow

Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

The Workplace Rehabilitation Provider is responsible for assessing the rehabilitation needs of injured employees immediately following an injury, and facilitating earliest possible return to work. You will develop, implement and monitor rehabilitation and return to work plans, liaise with medical/treating practitioners, service providers, workplace managers and claims officers.

This role will need to ensure that rehabilitation activities are undertaken in a manner that will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.

You’ll also

• Assess an injured employee’s capability to undertake a rehabilitation program, including conducting initial rehabilitation assessments and work site assessments
• Design, develop and manage return to work programs tailored to an individual’s rehabilitation needs, including monitoring approved sub-contracted services considered necessary
• Provide professional advice as required for occupational rehabilitation, injury management and prevention, including participation in case conferences and reviews of complex claims
• Ensure compliance with the Australia Post Group and Comcare’s rehabilitation procedures and standards
• Manage a caseload of up to 35-40 cases for a full-time In-House Workplace Rehabilitation Provider.

About you

You’ll have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and be motivated and passionate about achieving positive results for injured employees and the Australia Post Group.

You’ll also need

• A degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Exercise Physiology
• Eligibility for membership of relevant professional association (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience within occupational rehabilitation
• Prior experience applying early injury management strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous Comcare case management experience (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated prior work experience as an In House or Independent Rehabilitation Provider (highly regarded)
• A current driver’s license and have your own vehicle.

How we’ll deliver for you

• Hybrid work model (between the office, travel to relevant work sites and being based at home)
• Be part of a collaborative as well as autonomous work environment

We’re delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [email protected].

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