Rehabilitation Consultant

THE OPPORTUNITY

Beneco is looking for contracted Rehabilitation Consultants from the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Exercise Physiology disciplines to join our team in Port Macquarie. This is a flexible arrangement suited to practitioners who are embedded in the local community and want to bring their physical rehabilitation expertise to a caseload that makes a genuine difference, on terms that work for them.

As a Beneco contractor, you will manage caseloads across a variety of streams, conducting assessments, developing return-to-work and injury management plans, and maintaining strong relationships with employers, referrers, and treating practitioners.

Key focus areas include:

• Day-to-day management of a caseload with a focus on quality, outcomes, and scheme compliance.
• Conducting workplace, functional, and other relevant physical AND psychological assessments.
• Building and sustaining referral relationships within the Port Macquarie and surrounding region.
• Timely, accurate documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco’s clinical standards.
• Contributing to a collaborative national network, sharing knowledge and upholding the standards Beneco is known for.

THE SPECIFICS

Location:  Port Macquarie, NSW

Engagement Type:  Independent Contractor (ABN required)

Working Arrangements:Flexible. Self-managed, with client site visits across Port Macquarie and surrounds

Disciplines:  Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology

Rate:  Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience and discipline

Availability:  As per contractor capacity

THE PERSON

We are looking for a physically-focused clinician with the independence and initiative to manage a caseload in a regional setting. The right person will bring:

Experience

• A background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Exercise Physiology
• Demonstrated experience in occupational rehab
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers.
• A proactive, self-directed approach to caseload management and documentation quality.

Formal Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy: current AHPRA registration
• Physiotherapy: current AHPRA registration
• Exercise Physiology: current ESSA registration
• A current, full driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A current Pty Ltd Australian Business Number (ABN).

Values and Ways of Working

Although this is a contracting arrangement, the standard we hold ourselves to does not change. We are looking for practitioners who:

• Collaborate openly – engage genuinely with Beneco’s team and local stakeholders, and contribute to a shared network of knowledge.
• Act with integrity – hold themselves to a high standard in everything they put their name to.
• Lead the way – manage their caseload proactively and look for better ways to serve the people they work with.
• Care. Genuinely, for the individuals on their caseload and for the quality of their practice.

THE TEAM & THE LEADERSHIP

As a Beneco contractor, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of physical rehabilitation consultants, with access to Beneco’s broader national network across multiple disciplines and states. You will not be operating in isolation – clinical oversight, peer connection, and team support are part of how Beneco works with its contractors.

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.

What working with Beneco offers:

• Great Place to Work Certified, ranking #10 in the Small Business category.
• A national practitioner network – peer connection across disciplines, even when working independently in a regional area.
• Flexibility that genuinely works. Manage your schedule, your volume, and your professional commitments.
• A contracting relationship built on transparency and respect.

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 be in touch if your profile is a strong match for our current needs in the region.

3.  Connect. We will arrange a conversation to discuss the arrangement in detail and explore how we can work together.

Have questions before you apply? Get in touch with our TA Partner Angus Swift at angus.swift@beneco.com.au or 0401 966 610.