REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: People & Culture

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2^nd April 2027 (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business 

Corporate Services supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. We are committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology. 

Our Branch 

People and Culture is an active partner and branch within the Corporate Services division. We support flexible ways of working and our team are passionate about achieving personal and professional growth to support lifestyles and priorities. We are committed to developing and supporting all our people to be safe, well, capable and agile. 

The Role

As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in supporting Brisbane City Council employees to recover, return to work and thrive. Working within a dedicated and experienced Employee Wellbeing team, you’ll deliver end‑to‑end occupational rehabilitation and injury management services across work‑related injury and non‑work‑related illness cases. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll partner closely with employees, health professionals, leaders and key stakeholders to translate complex medical and legislative advice into practical, business‑ready solutions that support recovery, performance and Council’s Zero Harm commitment.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact role suited to an allied health professional who enjoys variety, challenge and influence. You’ll proactively manage complex caseloads, provide risk‑based advice, navigate workers’ compensation legislation and contribute to strategies that reduce absenteeism and improve organisational outcomes. With a strong, supportive team culture and opportunities to make a genuine difference every day, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise at scale - supporting a workforce that delivers essential services to the people of Brisbane.

To be successful you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in allied health, rehabilitation or a related discipline, with experience in workplace rehabilitation or injury management
• strong knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation and confidence working in a self‑insured environment
• the ability to manage complex rehabilitation cases and proactively plan recovery and return‑to‑work outcomes
• well‑developed communication and stakeholder management skills, including handling sensitive matters with care
• a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach aligned to Zero Harm and positive wellbeing outcomes.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 6 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.