Occupation

222331 Rehabilitation Consultant

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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222331 Rehabilitation Consultant

Works with employers, workers, and other stakeholders to support the rehabilitation and return to work of people who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. Assists employers to manage the impacts of worker injury or illness on their business.

Rehabilitation Counsellors are excluded from this occupation. Rehabilitation Counsellors are included in Occupation 261134 Rehabilitation Counsellor.

Alternative titles

  • Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Conducts assessments of worksites, functional capacity, ergonomics, equipment, and homes to evaluate their suitability for abilities and needs of clients
  • Identifies return to work (RTW) barriers, assists clients with returning to work, and provides support and guidance throughout the transition process
  • Coordinates with clients, insurers, medical professionals, and employers to reach outcomes that are suitable for everyone involved
  • Addresses any special accommodation a client may require at their job, ensuring that the workplace is accessible and conducive to their physical and mental health
  • Creates, executes, and supervises initiatives that support injured employees reintegrating into the workforce