Are you an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant ready to step into leadership, or an existing Team Leader looking for your next challenge in Occupational Rehabilitation?

Our client is seeking a motivated Team Leader – New Employer Services (NES) to provide both clinical and operational leadership within their occupational rehab division. You’ll combine your strong rehabilitation expertise with your passion for coaching others, driving high-quality outcomes, and supporting injured workers into meaningful new employment.

In this role, you’ll oversee a team delivering New Employer Services, guiding them to achieve excellent return-to-work results. This is your opportunity to shape service delivery, influence performance, and contribute directly to the growth and reputation of a respected provider.

A diverse and rewarding leadership position where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to structure your team’s work, collaborate closely with senior management, and lead service delivery primarily across Workers Compensation and related schemes. Supported by a multidisciplinary team and experienced leadership, you’ll be encouraged to think strategically, grow as a leader, and foster a culture of excellence in service delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Rehabilitation Consultants delivering high-quality New Employer Services (NES)
• Oversee complex NES files and provide guidance on job-seeking strategies, vocational counselling, labour market analysis, and RTW planning
• Maintain a small, manageable NES caseload, modelling best-practice and supporting sustainable new employment outcomes
• Manage and monitor team performance, KPIs and quality standards, ensuring timely and evidence-based service delivery
• Identify RTW barriers and support your team to design individualised rehabilitation and vocational plans
• Collaborate with key stakeholders: insurers, employers, treating practitioners and internal leaders. to drive effective solutions and positive outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, team training and service development within the New Employer Services space

This role is ideal for a senior consultant who enjoys coaching others, problem-solving complex cases and having a genuine impact on both client outcomes and team performance.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of up to $120,000 + super + bonuses 
• OTE $135K 
• Competitive monthly + annual bonuses, plus a sign-on bonus
• Ongoing paid professional development and career growth support
• Access to pool cars for work-related travel
• Manage a small caseload with 4 billable hours 
• Flexible work, including WFH options
• Collaborative team with continuous clinical support
• Work with a holistic, client-centred organisation
• Opportunity to shape new products and services
• Personalised career development plans
• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, EPs, OTs, Rehab Counsellors, and Psychologists

What You Will Need:

• Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or a related Allied Health field.
• AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC registration or equivalent professional registration. 
• Own vehicle & fully clean driving license 

Interested in this position? 

Apply now or email your resume to Rachel Horgan (Occupational Rehabilitation Division) to rachel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 458 890  to hear more about the role.

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