Consulting Jobs in Wollongong, Australia (Now Hiring) — 11 open

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of Australians living with illness, injury or disability. Through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention, and employment services, we deliver tailored, person-centred care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We partner closely with our clients to understand their goals and provide the physical and psychological support needed to help them live life to their fullest potential.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Counsellors — all working together to make a genuine impact.

IPAR is part of the global MedHealth network, a group of purpose-driven healthcare brands committed to improving lives through meaningful work.

Are you looking to excel in your career and learn from the best in the industry?

We are seeking a talented Senior Rehabilitation Consultant with a professional background in Occupational Therapy interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Wollongong NSW.

Being a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant, you will:

• Assist clients in their rehabilitation, employment or education journey under various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
• Dependent on professional background, conduct Initial Assessments, Functional Assessments, Vocational Assessments, Earning Capacity Assessments and Transferrable Skills Assessments;
• Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks);
• Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes;
• Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
• Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals;
• Assisting those with an injury or health conditions to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

This is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, that sets the benchmark in providing innovative practices and quality rehabilitation and makes a real difference in the lives of clients of all ages.

To help you excel in your career, you will receive a comprehensive induction, mentorship by a senior leader and continuing professional development opportunities.

At IPAR, your career can evolve across locations, specialties, and the wider MedHealth Group.

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate professional who brings:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• General registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping others achieve positive outcomes
• Empathy, resilience, and a client-centred approach
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation (desirable, not essential)
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

At IPAR, we invest in our people so they can thrive both professionally and personally:

• Competitive salary with innovative incentive and bonus schemes
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing training and development
• Health & Wellbeing Program, including monthly team activities
• Star Award recognition program to celebrate high performance
• A strong “promote from within” culture – grow your career with us
• Employee Referral Program with financial rewards
• Work within a collaborative, supportive and fun multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to get involved in our Diversity & Inclusion committees
• A wide range of corporate benefits, including Fitness Passport, retail discounts travel perks, discounted health insurance, novated leasing & salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental & purchased leave.

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF10035V] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor - Tammy via email   or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-tpt/. #IPAR

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.