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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Roma Mitchell House, Adelaide
• Salary  ASO-5    $85,790 - $95,413  p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time       

About the role

The Return to Work Consultant role will identity and facilitate injury management activities to assist injured workers with their rehabilitation with a view to optimising recovery outcomes and reducing the impact of injury on the individual and the workplace.

The Return to Work Consultant will provide early intervention and high-quality face-to-face service to workers, employers and treating health practitioners.

You will

• maintain a portfolio of cases and work in partnership with the claims consultants and other return to work consultants, to achieve proactive intervention after work related injury or illness.  
• Support people to recover and return to their pre-injury or new employment using your expertise skills and knowledge
• Interact and build relationships with health professionals, specialists, employers, insurers and other key stakeholders to drive positive outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a return to work consultant  
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of all available ‘return to work’ services for workers and employers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a team player attitude
• Demonstrated high levels of autonomy with a learning mindset
• Exceptional time management and organisation skills
• Experience with job seeking/ placement of injured employees

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 912675 RD Return to Work Consultant.pdf

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