Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline., Professional registration in a related field., Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities., Strong communication skills and cultural competence..
Key responsabilities:
Develop and deliver culturally appropriate programs for First Nations clients.
Evaluate treatment and rehabilitation needs for clients with injuries or illnesses.
Assist clients in identifying employment or training options based on their skills and interests.
Manage cases to coordinate and monitor clients' progress towards return to work goals.
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Konekt is one of the largest workplace injury management and workplace health solutions providers in Australia. Konekt’s focus is on helping organisations, individuals and government to maximise workforce participation and productivity, and minimise the impact of workplace injury.We help organisations minimise workplace costs, resulting in increased participation, reduced workers compensation premiums and safer workplaces.We assist employers and insurance companies in recruiting the right person physically and psychologically, keeping them safe and well, responding to OHS incidents, returning the individual to the workplace and redeploying if necessary. Konekt's allied health professionals deliver services across a diversity of industries including government, mining, retail, manufacturing, transport, hospitality and labour hire. Australia's largest corporations rely on Konekt's integrated solutions to manage the health of their workforce, improve processes and identify escalating costs or non-compliance in occupational health and safety, risk management and injury management. Konekt also has significant customers across large government departments and agencies, as well as private employers.Learn more at www.konekt.com.au
Large and supportive multi-disciplinary team – Working from home arrangement
Join Konekt and help us support 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and achieve their goals. We’re looking for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Rehab Counsellors or Social Workers to join our team of rehabilitation consultants.
To perform this role it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist with developing and delivering culturally appropriate programs and services for our First Nations clients to assist them to address the barriers they face in their lives. With a focus on a holistic approach, you will empower our clients and make a real impact on their lives.
Utilising your specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
Evaluating the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise. This could include functional capacity evaluations, worksite, ergonomic or activities of daily living assessments
Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client’s progress toward their return to work goal
Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives
When you join our team, we look forward to offering you:
You’ll be part of one of Australia’s largest workplace injury prevention providers
Relocation assistance for those not local to the area
Generous salary and quarterly incentive bonus
Career progression and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
Paid parental leave
Discounted health insurance
Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia
Work from home arrangements
Other great benefits include pool car, mobile phone and laptop, and the opportunity to purchase extra leave and salary sacrifice
Thinking about applying? Here's what we're looking for:
An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
You will have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities as well as well-developed communication skills, empathy, and cultural competence.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
Professional registration
A variety of levels of experience from graduate to senior levels
Open to having a pre-employment national criminal check carried out prior to employment
READY TO JOIN?
Apply today to fast-track your application or contact Simone Wong at simone.wong@konekt.com.au to find out more.
We're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
Required profile
Experience
Spoken language(s):
English
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