Job Description: Occupational Therapist - Contractor | NDIS Community-Based | Inner Melbourne & South East Enjoy... Access to professional tools (Splose, Outlook, etc.) to manage your caseload What's on offer Transparent contractor rate

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THE OPPORTUNITY Beneco are seeking experienced allied health professionals to join us as Rehabilitation consultants on a flexible contracting basis. These roles are suited to practitioners who are already embedded in their regional communities and want to apply their expertise to occupational rehabilitation, on terms that work for them. We are open to candidates from a range of disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, and Psychology are all welcome. What matters most is that you have genuine experience in occupational rehabilitation, a sound understanding of the WorkCover Queensland scheme, and the professional independence to manage a caseload. Key focus areas include: Managing an active referred caseload across the WorkCover Queensland scheme, delivering high-quality rehabilitation services to injured workers in rural and regional areas. Conducting assessments and developing injury management and return-to-work plans that are practical, person-centred, and tailored to the realities of rural workplaces and communities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, treating practitioners, WorkCover Queensland, and other key local stakeholders. Maintaining accurate, timely case documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco’s quality standards. Contributing to a collaborative national network by sharing knowledge and upholding standards across a dispersed team of practitioners. This arrangement suits a clinician who is self-directed, trusted in their community, and motivated by the genuine difference that high-quality rehabilitation practice makes to people’s lives. THE SPECIFICS Location: Rural QLD – areas such as Gladstone & Rockhampton Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (ABN required) Working Arrangements: Flexible – self-managed, with travel to client sites within your region Disciplines: OT, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Psychology Rate: Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience and discipline THE PERSON We are looking for experienced practitioners who have the depth, professional independence, and regional presence to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services to injured workers in rural Queensland. The right person for this arrangement will bring: Experience Demonstrated experience in occupational rehabilitation or workplace rehabilitation Sound working knowledge of the WorkCover Queensland scheme and injury management frameworks. The ability to manage a caseload independently and remotely, with strong judgement, organisation, and documentation discipline. An established presence in the community with a network existing professional relationships that support effective stakeholder engagement. Confidence engaging with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers with professionalism and a genuine focus on outcomes. Formal Qualifications Candidates must hold a university degree in one of the following disciplines, along with the relevant professional registration or accreditation: Occupational Therapy: AHPRA Physiotherapy: AHPRA Psychology: AHPRA registration and listing with the Psychology Board of Australia Rehabilitation Counselling: ASORC Exercise Physiology: ESSA All candidates must also hold: A current, full driver’s licence Access to a reliable personal vehicle for client site travel A current Australian Business Number (ABN) Values and Ways of Working We are looking for practitioners who still align to the way we operate at Beneco: Collaborate openly: engage genuinely with Beneco’s team and with local stakeholders, and share knowledge across a dispersed network. Act with integrity: honest with injured workers, referrers, and the scheme, and hold themselves to high standards. Lead the way. Takes initiative and is proactive in their day-to-day. Care – genuinely, for the individuals on their caseload, for the quality of their practice, and for the communities they work within. THE TEAM & THE LEADERSHIP As a Beneco contractor, you will be part of a national network of allied health practitioners who are connected across states and disciplines, and supported by Beneco’s clinical leadership, quality frameworks, and referral infrastructure. You will not be operating alone. Contractors working with Beneco have access to clinical oversight, peer connection, and support from a national team that understands the complexities of rural practice and takes quality seriously. 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 working with Beneco offers: Great Place to Work Certified: recognised as one of Australia’s Great Workplaces, ranking 10 in the Small Business category. A national practitioner network – peer connection and shared knowledge across disciplines and geographies, even when you are working remotely. Flexibility that genuinely works. As a contractor, manage your own schedule, your own caseload volume, and your own professional commitments. A contractor relationship built on transparency and respect. We value the practitioners we work with and operate with integrity in every arrangement. THE PROCESS If this sounds like the right arrangement for you, we would love to hear from you. Here is what to expect: 1. Apply. Submit your expression of interest via the link on this advertisement. 2. Review. Our Talent Acquisition Partner will review your expression of interest and reach out if your profile and location are a strong match for our current referral needs. 3. Connect. If suitable, we will arrange a conversation to discuss the arrangement in detail, answer your questions, and explore how we can work together. Have questions before you apply? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner Angus Swift at [email protected] or 0401 966 610.

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