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Rehabilitation Consultant
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Beneco is looking for a Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Newcastle team on a permanent basis. We are open to both new graduates and experienced practitioners – regardless of level of experience, we are seeking candidates who are committed to quality, and genuinely motivated by helping people recover and return to work.
This is a hands-on case management role. You will manage an active caseload across varied insurance schemes, conducting assessments, developing return-to-work and injury management plans, and maintaining strong relationships with referrers, employers, and treating practitioners.
Key Focus Areas Include
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Working Arrangements:Hybrid across our office in Newcastle and client sites
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology
Experience: New graduates and experienced consultants both considered
Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Start Date: Negotiable
THE PERSON
We are looking for Rehab Consultants with a focus on physical case management. The right person will bring:
Experience
We Are Looking For Someone Who Aligns Strongly With Beneco’s Ways Of Working And Demonstrates Our Values In Their Day-to-day
You will join a team of four physical rehabilitation consultants in Newcastle, working across occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and exercise physiology disciplines. The team is close-knit, high-performing, and genuinely supportive, and you will also have close working relationships with Beneco's broader national network of consultants across multiple disciplines and states.
Your leader brings an Exercise Physiology background and extensive experience leading multidisciplinary allied health teams across clinical, management, and rehabilitation settings. Their career spans direct clinical practice, facility management, and business development; giving them a well-rounded perspective on what good rehabilitation practice looks like at every level. They lead with a collaborative, team-first approach and are genuinely invested in the growth of the people around them.
WHY BENECO
At Beneco, we support people throughout their recovery from injury or illness, helping them return to good health so they can live productive, balanced lives. Our team brings decades of experience across the rehabilitation space, working alongside businesses, individuals, and their families to improve the quality of care and the outcomes that matter most.
What We Offer
If This Sounds Like The Right Move For You, We Would Love To Hear From You. Here Is What To Expect
Beneco is looking for a Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Newcastle team on a permanent basis. We are open to both new graduates and experienced practitioners – regardless of level of experience, we are seeking candidates who are committed to quality, and genuinely motivated by helping people recover and return to work.
This is a hands-on case management role. You will manage an active caseload across varied insurance schemes, conducting assessments, developing return-to-work and injury management plans, and maintaining strong relationships with referrers, employers, and treating practitioners.
Key Focus Areas Include
- Day-to-day management of a physical rehabilitation caseload with a focus on quality, compliance, and outcomes.
- Conducting workplace, functional, and other relevant physical assessments.
- Building referral relationships and contributing to business development activity alongside the leadership team.
- Timely, accurate documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco's clinical standards.
- Participating in peer review and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Working Arrangements:Hybrid across our office in Newcastle and client sites
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology
Experience: New graduates and experienced consultants both considered
Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Start Date: Negotiable
THE PERSON
We are looking for Rehab Consultants with a focus on physical case management. The right person will bring:
Experience
- A background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Exercise Physiology. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
- An interest in, or experience with, workplace rehabilitation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers.
- High standards for documentation quality and a proactive approach to managing a caseload.
- Occupational Therapy: current AHPRA registration (or eligibility).
- Physiotherapy: current AHPRA registration (or eligibility).
- Exercise Physiology: current ESSA accreditation, or eligibility.
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Aligns Strongly With Beneco’s Ways Of Working And Demonstrates Our Values In Their Day-to-day
- Collaborates openly. Contributes to the team, shares knowledge, and asks for help when needed.
- Acts with integrity. Holds themselves to a high standard in everything they put their name to.
- Leads the way. Takes ownership of their development and is always looking to improve.
- Cares - genuinely, for the people on their caseload and for the quality of their work.
You will join a team of four physical rehabilitation consultants in Newcastle, working across occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and exercise physiology disciplines. The team is close-knit, high-performing, and genuinely supportive, and you will also have close working relationships with Beneco's broader national network of consultants across multiple disciplines and states.
Your leader brings an Exercise Physiology background and extensive experience leading multidisciplinary allied health teams across clinical, management, and rehabilitation settings. Their career spans direct clinical practice, facility management, and business development; giving them a well-rounded perspective on what good rehabilitation practice looks like at every level. They lead with a collaborative, team-first approach and are genuinely invested in the growth of the people around them.
WHY BENECO
At Beneco, we support people throughout their recovery from injury or illness, helping them return to good health so they can live productive, balanced lives. Our team brings decades of experience across the rehabilitation space, working alongside businesses, individuals, and their families to improve the quality of care and the outcomes that matter most.
What We Offer
- Great Place to Work Certified, ranking #10 in the Small Business category.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Caregivers after 3 years service.
- Genuine progression pathways and structured professional development support.
- Comprehensive induction & onboarding and ongoing mentoring.
- Flexibility that works. Hybrid working arrangements and genuine trust in our people.
If This Sounds Like The Right Move For You, We Would Love To Hear From You. Here Is What To Expect
- Apply — submit your CV and a brief cover note via the link on this advertisement.
- Review — our Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and reach out if your profile is a strong match.
- Connect — we will arrange an initial conversation to learn more about you and share more about the role and team.