• At Qantas, you’ll feel proud of the career you’ve created 

• Contribute to our evolving approach to enhance Injury Management and Rehabilitation  

• Fixed-term 20-month parental-leave contract based in Mascot 

We’re committed to providing a safe and injury-free workplace through world-class safety practices, integrating operational safety into all our business activities. Our experience sets us apart. Our team is made up of people who understand our business inside and out, fresh faces with brand new perspectives, and experts from different fields who challenge us to do things differently. 

As an Occupational Rehabilitation Advisor, you will work closely with Operational Employees and Leaders, Safety and Workers Compensation teams. Together you will support our people in their rehabilitation by driving a pro-active and person centric recovery and return to work model. Having an established understanding in the application of a biopsychosocial approach to Recovery and Injury Management as well as a working knowledge of relevant jurisdictional Workers Compensation legislation will be vital in this role. You will also have the ability to work autonomously, with strong time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment. 

The successful candidate will have – 

• Allied Health Tertiary qualification (i.e., Rehabilitation Counselling/Occupational Therapy/Exercise Physiology/Physiotherapy etc.) with 3+ years relevant working experience 

• Completed relevant state specific Return to Work Coordinator Course 

• Knowledge of the health benefits of good work and the impact of return-to-work programs and recovery 

• Ability to manage complex return to work and injury rehabilitation cases 

• Experience with developing graded return-to-work plans (or similar) 

• Experience in scheduling and facilitating case conferences (or similar) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with motivational interviewing experience highly desirable 

• Proficiency in influencing, coaching and mentoring all levels of management, employees and external stakeholders 

• Strong interpersonal skills in complex stakeholder management environments 

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.

• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.

• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today!

Applications Close: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.