• Ongoing  Full Time (2 x positions)
• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Package up to $137,732 pa. Package includes salary range ($110,266 pa to $122,058 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Office located in Greenacre NSW with hybrid work available (minimum 3 days in the office)

About the role:      

As a Rehabilitation and Retraining Advisor, you will manage rehabilitation and retraining programs to support injured Fire and Rescue NSW employees with internal and/or external redeployment.

The role involves comprehensive case management, strategic advice, and coordination with stakeholders to facilitate smooth rehabilitation and compliance with relevant legislation and NSW Government guidelines including the NSW Workers Compensation legislation and Crown Employees (Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighting Staff Death and Disability) Award (D&DA).

What we can offer:

• A clean working environment
• Genuine work-life balance 
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Supportive team environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

About you:

• You will have demonstrated experience managing employees requiring vocational redeployment.
• Experience in providing case management for injured workers with complex injuries.

Essential Requirements:

•  Tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience.

For more information on the role, please view the Rehabilitation and Retraining Advisor Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Andrew McGarity, Manager Injury Management on 0437 693 338.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience, and your interest in the role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. Please provide details of your skills and experience in managing complex psychological and physical injuries, noting the approaches you have used to achieve a successful recovery and outcome. Please include examples for workers requiring internal and external redeployment (maximum 400 words).

2. Please provide evidence of your experience in implementing evidenced based care for occupational injuries (maximum 400 words).

Applications close: 7 May 2025, 11:55 PM

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.