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Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor

CompanyAltius Group
LocationPort Macquarie
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
About The Company
WORKPLACE HEALTH & WELLBEING SOLUTIONS THAT AIM HIGHER Work related injuries, psychosocial hazards and lifestyle driven health risks cost Australian employers billions every year in lost productivity, rising premiums and talent attrition. Altius meets this challenge with comprehensive, health and wellbeing solutions that cover physical, psychological and social needs— providing tailored support at every stage of the employee journey, driving safe, sustainable, high-performing workplaces that power business success. Altius integrates four specialist brands into one seamless ecosystem, guiding organisations from prevention to peak performance: *PeopleSense: Psychology & Wellbeing by Altius – Builds workforce resilience and engagement through psychological, physical and organisational support programmes, helping retention and employees thrive. *Executive Health Solutions by Altius – Gives your organisation a competitive edge by ensuring senior leaders operate at their peak via evidencebased assessments and targeted interventions that mitigate health risks. *Rehabilitation Services by Altius – Minimises downtime and claims costs by guiding injured employees safely back to work, rebuilding confidence and capacity through multidisciplinary occupational rehabilitation. *Workplace Health & Safety by Altius – Turns WHS from compliance into a strategic asset, embedding proactive prevention and integrated management of psychosocial and physical risks to protect your workforce. Call 1800 258 487 or email referrals@altius-group.com.au to find out how we can help.
About the Role

Altius was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we've branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia. 

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US? 

Unleash your potential:  

  • You will join a market leader with over 20 years' experience of supporting people on their wellbeing journey  
  • With multiple division and locations across Australia there are opportunities expand your horizons into new areas  
  • Take control of your career development and progression pathway! 
  • Support and training to empower you to manage your caseload effectively



Requirements

YOUR NEW ROLE 

This opportunity will see you identify and address the critical physical, psychological, social, environmental and organisational risk factors which may have an impact on a worker's ability to successfully return to work and provide strategies to address these factors in practise.

  • Complete return to work case management for injured workers under the WorkCover scheme.
  • Provide holistic support to help restore an individual's highest level of functional performance through relevant assessments such as:
    Initial Needs Assessment, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments and Vocational Assessments.
  • Deliver Vocational Counselling and facilitate interventions, well-being programs, training and upskilling.
  • Collaborate and liaise with individuals, employers, medical and other allied health professionals.   

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US 

  • Associate or Full ASORC membership as Rehabilitation Counsellor OR AHPRA registration as Provisional or Registered Psychologist
  • Minimum 1-2 years experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation
  • Relevant Psychology or Rehabilitation Counsellor qualification
  • Current drivers' licence and access to own transport

HOW TO APPLY 

 

If Altius sounds like a place to be you click 'Apply Now'.  

If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you're interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please contact Simone Wong at swo••@altius-group.com.au

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant

Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.

#RehabilitationServices

Key Skills
Rehabilitation counselingCase managementVocational assessmentFunctional capacity evaluationReturn to work planningPsychological assessmentRisk assessmentAllied health collaborationVocational counselingWell-being program facilitation
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesConsulting
Benefits
Career developmentTraining and supportInclusive workplace
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The consultant will identify and address physical, psychological, and organizational risk factors to facilitate successful return-to-work outcomes for injured workers. They will also conduct various assessments and provide holistic support to restore functional performance and vocational well-being.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
416
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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