Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist (JN -092026-28795) Brisbane, Australia

Salary: AUD125000 - AUD150000 per annum + significant bonus + super

Team Lead - Occupational Rehab Specialist

Brisbane, QLD |  $125,000 + Super + up to $80,000 bonus

Join a growing occupational rehabilitation provider with  taking on a hands-on leadership role while continuing to manage a clinical caseload.

You’ll spend approximately 70% of your time in Occupational Rehabilitation / Case Management and 30% in leadership, supporting workplace injury cases from early intervention through to complex and chronic presentations.

The caseload

  • Manage workplace injury and occupational rehabilitation cases from assessment through to return-to-work
  • Conduct workplace, functional and vocational assessments on-site with clients
  • Develop practical strategies addressing physical, psychosocial and workplace barriers
  • Liaise with workers, employers, insurers, doctors and allied health professionals
  • Manage reporting, billable hours and service delivery

Leadership responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Occupational Rehabilitation Consultants
  • Conduct regular coaching, check-ins and team meetings
  • Support quality assurance, performance and professional development
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding and succession planning
  • Contribute to improving systems, resources and service delivery

Skills & experience

  • 4+ years' healthcare experience, including ideally 3+ years in occupational rehabilitation
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree and professional registration/accreditation
  • Previous leadership or team management experience
  • Open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Counsellors
  • Strong case management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Adaptable, supportive and conscientious leadership style
  • Strong communication and typing skills (45+ WPM) 

Salary & benefits

  • $125K + Super + up to $80K additional earning potential
  • 1 day WFH per fortnight
  • Regular coaching and in-depth mentoring
  • Autonomous and flexible working environment
  • Full administrative support
  • Career development and progression opportunities

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader or a Senior Occupational Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Consultant ready to step into leadership while maintaining a strong clinical focus. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, coach and influence a growing team while continuing to work directly with clients and stakeholders.


Ready to join a thriving organisation in a unique leadership + case management role? Apply now or contact Valentine Akem for a confidential discussion on 0483 960 719 or valentine.akem@cmr.com.au