Senior Return to Work Consultant

Why This Role Matters
The Senior Return to Work Consultant at SA Ambulance Service plays a critical role in supporting employee health, safety, and rehabilitation. By providing early intervention, injury management, and return-to-work services, this role ensures staff recover safely, maintain productivity, and comply with legislative and accreditation requirements. The consultant directly contributes to the wellbeing of SAAS employees and the operational effectiveness of emergency services in South Australia.

Job Description
SA Health – SA Ambulance Service is seeking a Senior Return to Work Consultant (ASO6) for a part-time or full-time contract (up to 31 December 2026) based in Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia. The role involves delivering cost-effective, equitable, and timely rehabilitation and return-to-work services while ensuring compliance with legislative and audit standards.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Senior Return to Work Consultant (ASO6)
• Company: SA Health – SA Ambulance Service
• Location: Eastwood, Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Term Contract
• Salary: $98,478 – $104,165 per annum
• Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026
• Reporting To: Manager, Work Health & Safety and Injury Management (WHSIM)

Responsibilities
• Deliver prompt and effective injury management and rehabilitation services
• Support early intervention strategies to facilitate safe return to work
• Ensure compliance with legislative, audit, and accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with employees, supervisors, and health professionals to manage workplace injuries
• Provide advice and guidance on workplace health and safety practices
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to injury management cases
• Support SAAS objectives of patient-focused, evidence-driven emergency care

Required Qualifications
• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, occupational rehabilitation, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in injury management, rehabilitation, or occupational health
• Knowledge of South Australian workplace health and safety legislation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and case management skills

Important Requirements
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a public sector health environment
• Commitment to SAAS values: Patient Focused, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Community Collaboration, Change Ready, Authentic Leadership
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check and immunisation screening
• Australian work rights

Employment Options
• Part-Time or Full-Time term contract until 31 December 2026

What We Offer
• Competitive public sector salary: $98,478 – $104,165 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements including part-time options
• Opportunity to contribute to South Australia’s emergency health services
• Professional development and career progression within SA Health
• Smart salary packaging options for eligible employees

Experience and Skills
• Injury management and rehabilitation expertise
• Return-to-work planning and workplace assessment
• Strong case management, record-keeping, and reporting skills
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Knowledge of legislation, compliance, and safety standards

Company Overview
SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) is South Australia’s emergency ambulance and patient transport provider. SAAS is committed to patient-focused, technology-enabled, and evidence-driven emergency and non-emergency health care, supported by a highly skilled workforce.

FAQs

1. What is the employment type?
   Part-Time or Full-Time term contract until 31 December 2026.

2. What is the salary range?
   $98,478 – $104,165 per annum.

3. Where is the job located?
   Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia.

4. Are flexible work options available?
   Yes, part-time arrangements and flexible hours are encouraged.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in injury management, rehabilitation, or occupational health
• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation
• Emphasize case management, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Align your application with SAAS values and patient-focused outcomes