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MedHealth

Runs health and employment services across Australia

Occupational Rehabilitation Assistant

Internship
No salary listed
Bachelor's, Master's
Adelaide SA, Australia+2 moreMore locations: Darwin NT, Australia | Eastwood, Australia
HybridThe role supports work in the community, from home, and in the office, with a flexible schedule.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Osteopathy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling, with the ability to obtain AHPRA, ASORC, AASW or ESSA registration upon graduation.
  • Willingness to travel; a current vehicle and driver's licence are essential.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Determination to consistently provide a high level of customer service.
  • A keen sense of punctuality and the ability to manage time effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Help clients regain their independence and achieve their goals in life and work.
  • Deliver customer care and support clients through the recovery process.
Desired Qualifications
  • Final-year applicants are preferred, but all students will be considered.

About the company

MedHealth runs Australian health and employment businesses for government agencies, insurers and private employers that support people through illness, injury and disability. Its services range from workplace injury prevention and recovery to finding work and navigating claims, with support tailored to individual circumstances. Clinicians and employment specialists work with clients in communities across Australia, while corporate customers buy assessments and support for the people in their care. The group brings independently operated brands together under shared resources and specialist expertise. MedHealth was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Internal moves have several routes: MedHealth advertises roles and secondments across 25 independently operated businesses.
  • Clinical training deepens: MedHealth's September 2026 university partnership enrolled 200+ practitioners in accredited positive-behaviour-support microcredentials.
  • Clinicians gained another network: MedHealth's Connect added three South Australian disability-therapy clinics through its July 2026 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • atWork staff face program transitions: Inclusive Employment Australia replaced its government disability-employment program in November 2025.
  • Support work crosses borders: MedHealth uses offshore vendors for administrative, recruitment and IT functions in four Asian countries.
  • MedHealth's disability-therapy fees face statutory limits: Australia's September 2026 pricing determination sets maximum charges, constraining provider pricing.

What makes MedHealth unique

  • MedHealth reaches beyond rehabilitation: UHG's medEbridge connects business customers with healthcare providers.
  • Rehabilitation adapts to language and schedules: MedHealth's Kairros designs programs for second-language English speakers and night-shift workers.
  • Legal cases create another service line: MedHealth combines specialist medical opinions, expert evidence and negligence support for law firms.

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Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Company Social Events