Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant

Job Description

IPAR is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in Ballina, with a strong focus on functional capacity and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments within the Occupational Rehabilitation sector.

Based in our Ballina office, you’ll manage a case load with a focus on Activities of Daily Living Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Initial Needs Rehabilitation Assessments across the workers compensation, DVA and CTP portfolios.

You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration, celebrates great client outcomes, and genuinely enjoys spending time together. Joining IPAR, you’ll also be part of a multidisciplinary environment, working alongside different Allied Health professionals including Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Osteopaths, Psychologists etc.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys applying clinical reasoning to real-world functional outcomes, particularly within the home and community.

• Conduct comprehensive ADL and functional assessments to evaluate an individual’s capacity across personal care, domestic tasks, and community participation
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for assistive technology, home modifications, and support services to enhance independence and safety
• Develop grading programs to promote independence
• Translate assessment findings into clear, high-quality reports with strong clinical justification
• Manage a structured caseload, supported by Rehabilitation Assistants to reduce administrative burden
• Support individuals with injury or health conditions to achieve optimal functional independence and sustainable return to work outcomes
• Liaise with employers, insurers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to ensure holistic and aligned rehabilitation plans
• Work across multiple schemes including Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, Comcare, and DVA

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strong emphasis on OT-specific skills – particularly ADL assessments and functional capacity evaluation
• Supportive team structure with admin assistance
• Multidisciplinary collaboration that values OT input
• Flexibility in office location (Robina or Ballina)
• Opportunity to travel

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Full Professional Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility to obtain
• Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded however not essential
• Fabulous communication and time management skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders
• You are someone with compassion, kindness and empathy
• A current QLD Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must

Additional Information

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF10395F] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 466 for a confidential discussion. 

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You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.