Rehabilitation Consultant | Contractor
- Join a growing team of Rehabilitation Consultants in Tasmania.
- Manage an active caseload and deliver high-quality rehabilitation services.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and maintain accurate case documentation.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Beneco is growing its presence in Tasmania, and we are looking for experienced and driven Rehabilitation Consultants to join our team. This is a fully remote role, offering you the opportunity to bring your expertise directly to the people and workplaces that need it most.
We are open to candidates from a range of allied health and rehabilitation disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, and Psychology are. Regardless of discipline, what’s important to Beneco is that you have genuine experience in occupational rehabilitation and a passion for and commitment to supporting people through recovery and back to meaningful work.
Key focus areas include:
- Managing an active caseload across the WorkCover Tasmania scheme, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to injured workers across the state.
- Conducting an array of assessments and developing injury management and return-to-work plans tailored to each individual’s needs and circumstances.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, treating practitioners, WorkSafe Tasmania, and other key external and internal stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate, timely case documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco’s quality standards.
- Contributing to a collaborative national team culture, centred around sharing knowledge, supporting peers, and upholding clinical standards.
This role suits someone who is self-directed, comfortable working remotely, and motivated by the genuine difference that good rehabilitation practice makes to people’s lives. At Beneco, we care about the people we serve, and we expect our consultants to bring that same care to every file, every assessment, and every plan they write.
THE SPECIFICS
Location: Remote, Tasmania-wide
Working Arrangements: Fully remote, with travel to client sites across Tasmania
Employment Type: Contractor
Disciplines: OT, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology
Salary: Hourly rate, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Negotiable
THE PERSON
We are looking for Rehab Consultants who combine strong occupational rehabilitation experience with the independence and initiative to thrive in a remote working environment. The right person for this role will bring:
Experience
- A minimum of three years of experience in occupational rehabilitation, in a consultancy or scheme-based setting.
- Sound working knowledge of the WorkCover Tasmania scheme and injury management frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, with strong organisation, clinical judgement, and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively and professionally engage with a variety of different stakeholders, including employers, treating practitioners, Allied Health professionals, and insurers, as well as Beneco team members.
- Injury Management Coordinator (IMC) Registration with WorkSafe Tasmania is preferred, though not essential.
- Relevant professional accreditation (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC).
- A current, full driver’s licence
- Access to a reliable personal vehicle for client site travel across Tasmania
Values and Ways of Working
We are looking for someone who naturally aligns to the way we operate at Beneco:
- Collaborates openly: shares knowledge, asks for help, and gives it generously, even when working remotely.
- Acts with integrity: honest with clients, referrers, colleagues, and themselves, even when it is not the easy path.
- Leads the way: takes initiative, brings curiosity and constantly looks for ways to grow & improve practices.
- Cares: genuinely, for the people on their caseload, for their teammates, and for the quality of their work.
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 health professionals to improve the quality of care and the outcomes that matter most.
What we offer:
- Great Place to Work Certified: recognised as one of Australia’s Great Workplaces, ranking #10 in the Small Business category for 2026.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Caregivers.
- A national team that holds itself to high standards, where clinical rigour and personal accountability are genuinely valued.
- Flexibility that works. Trust and autonomy to manage your caseload in a way that fits your working life.
THE PROCESS
If this sounds like the right move for you, we would love to hear from you. Here is what to expect:
1. Apply: submit your application via the link on this advertisement.
2. Review: our Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and reach out if your profile is aligned to what we are looking for.
3. Connect: if suitable, we will arrange an initial conversation to learn more about you and share more about the role and team.
Have questions before you apply? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner, Angus Swift at ************************* or ************. We are happy to answer any queries before you submit your application.
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