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Rehabilitation Consultant (part-time)

Alcoa, Inc.

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Australia, WA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

About the Role

Are you passionate about the opportunity to help employees with their rehabilitation from work and non-work related injuries or illness? Do you want to help people feel and reach their physical best? We want to hear from Rehabilitation Consultants able to undertake best practice injury management and rehabilitation to achieve the best possible outcome!

We are currently seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant to work across our Western Australia sites in a part‑time capacity, joining our wider Occupational Health team to make a meaningful impact on our people and their ability to contribute at work.

The aim of this role is both the maintenance of the highest standard of health and fitness of our employees, as well as ongoing job match meets physically sustainability. Furthermore, you will contribute to positive business impacts through a healthy and safe workforce by:

  • Assessing all injuries and illnesses to ensure progress is made towards standardised recovery times and clear rehabilitation goals,

  • Liaising with external medical specialists to coach and gain consensus on return to work (RTW) strategies, and developing formal RTW programs as per governing legislation,

  • Recognition and management of ‘fitness for work’ issues including drug, alcohol, fatigue and social issues which may impact on a safe working focus,

  • Counselling of individuals, and coaching management to support workers, and facilitate a successful return to work.

  • Working in a multidisciplinary team to apply an integrated, holistic approach to case management

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Medical Practitioner

  • Sound understanding of WA Workers Compensation legislation,

  • Ability to understand, influence, support and apply technical knowledge in logical and professional manner,

  • Strong process focus to support positive individual and business outcomes, with a high level of coordinating, planning and organising ability,

  • Foundations to develop good working relationships with the other health team members.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s on offer

  • Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

  • Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.

  • Parental leave support for all caregivers.

  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.

  • Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.

Additional information

  • Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

  • You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.