Known internally as Workforce Capability Specialist, We're looking for an experienced Allied health professional in Occupational Therapy or any other Allied Health background, to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we better support our Employees We Support with a disability in the workplace environment to achieve safe, meaningful and sustainable employment & career outcomes.
In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise of allied health with practical workplace solutions, partnering with leaders, health professionals, employees, families and support networks to ensure employment decisions promote safety, dignity, wellbeing and inclusion.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys influencing organisational practice, developing frameworks and processes, and making a lasting impact within the disability sector.
A key component of this role is designing and implementing sustainable frameworks, procedures and governance processes that support consistent decision-making, ongoing health monitoring and best practice workforce capability management.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct functional capacity and workplace assessments to determine role suitability. Work travel may be required to visit the sites.
- Assess clinical, functional and workplace information to provide evidence-based recommendations.
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Recommend practical workplace adjustments that support employee capability while meeting operational requirements.
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Identify and manage workplace risks while balancing employee choice, dignity and wellbeing.
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Collaborate with health practitioners, leaders, employees, families and support networks to achieve positive employment outcomes.
About You
You are an experienced allied health or workplace rehabilitation professional who enjoys solving complex workplace challenges, influencing positive outcomes and building sustainable systems and processes.
You'll bring:
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A degree in Occupational Therapy, Allied Health, Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
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Current professional registration where applicable (for example, AHPRA registration for Occupational Therapists).
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At least four years' experience in a similar role.
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Demonstrated experience within the disability and/or aged care sector.
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Experience in injury management, workplace rehabilitation or return-to-work coordination.
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Demonstrated experience conducting functional capacity and workplace assessments.
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Experience designing, implementing and embedding organisational frameworks, procedures and governance processes.
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Strong judgement, discretion and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Highly regarded:
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Knowledge of employment legislation, workplace rehabilitation and Work Health and Safety frameworks.
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Experience balancing person-centred practice with organisational risk management and operational requirements.
You'll enjoy:
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A rewarding 12-month fixed-term opportunity to influence organisational capability. Ongoing opportunities available.
- The opportunity to develop frameworks and best practice processes with lasting organisational impact.
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Working alongside passionate, values-driven professionals.
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Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
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A collaborative culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Why should I join Endeavour?
- Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
- Corporate Health Insurance plans and discounts with our corporate partners.
- Paid parental leave.
- Onsite Cafe and Parking based in the Cannon Hill office
- Hybrid or Remote Working available for the right applicant
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Use of Fleet Vehicles for local travel to various working sites
At Endeavour Foundation we have been committed to helping people with disability for over 75 years. Our purpose is simple, to make possibilities a reality. Our commitment extends to creating an inclusive culture, fostering employee growth, learning and to achieve positive outcomes. When you join our team, you are contributing to support individuals with disability to live, learn, work and thrive.
If you're passionate about creating safe, sustainable employment pathways and have the experience to influence organisational practice through evidence-based assessment, stakeholder collaboration and framework development, we'd love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application.
