Work Rehabilitation Officer
Full-time Permanent
Closes: 26 October 2026
Classification: Health Professional Level 2
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 plus superannuation
Position No: 64785, Several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 October 2026
Contact Officer: Frances Kaye on
Frances.Kaye@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6207 4451
Details: The Work Safety Group in Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate seeks individuals passionate about rehabilitation to fill exciting new opportunities in our Work Rehabilitation Services team.
These roles will deliver work rehabilitation services for ACT public sector employees with a work-related injury or illness. The service delivers person-centred outcomes through the provision of evidence-based support to remain at or return to work. These roles work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including rehabilitation case managers and treating clinicians, to support a healthy and safe return to work as part of the worker's compensation system.
These positions are suited to experienced clinicians with a can-do attitude who contribute to a positive workplace culture and enjoy achieving results.
If this sounds like a role for you, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline and a minimum of two years’ post qualification experience.
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or other relevant board is required.
- A current driver’s licence is required.
Highly desirable
- Experience in the delivery of occupational rehabilitation services.
Note: There is a full time permanent position available at the HP2 level and a temporary position available at the HP2 level for a period of three months, with the possibility of permanency in the future. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit:
- A maximum two-page response to the Selection Criteria that is outlined in the Position Description.
- Applications should also include an up-to-date curriculum vitae
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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Note
There is a full time permanent position available at the HP2 level and a temporary position available at the HP2 level for a period of three months, with the possibility of permanency in the future.