Company Description

We make real impact and achieve outcomes through optimising work and life for all people. Our social workers work collaboratively to deliver a range of occupational rehabilitation services to support people to identify their goals and enable them to live their best life possible.

Job Description

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day.  Activities may include:

• Case management of a diverse client group, including veterans, injured workers, and early intervention services. Caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to reduce administrative tasks;
• Applying your social work knowledge to facilitate a return to wellness or work
• Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals to assist people fully re-engage with the community;
• Complete assessments and interventions using your clinical skills to work within the framework of systems such as DVA and Workers’ Compensation.

Part of the global MedHealth network, you will have access to industry leading supports and corporate resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker to gain more “work life balance” and to share the load with other health professionals.

We welcome new graduates with open arms and absolutely encourage you to apply – the work is plentiful in Port Macquarie and if a career path is in your sights, yet another reason to have a conversation with us!

The Benefits

New team members are matched up with a buddy and enjoy comprehensive induction and employee assistance programs combined by ongoing workplace mentoring. Clearly defined career development pathways are aligned with a competitive remuneration package, including bonus and incentive schemes and salary packaging options are available.

We have a robust “promote from within” culture and secondment opportunities keep life interesting and challenging for our employees. If social events and activities are your thing, we have plenty to choose from too – yearly corporate event in your nearest capital city. Further benefits include:

• 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Parent and Baby Wellbeing Program
• Free Health Coaching Program
• Mental Health Navigation Program
• Discounted health insurance
• Travel Club with corporate travel discounts
• Novated Leasing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work;
• Registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
• Previous experience working as a Social Worker would be highly regarded (ie. in a hospital, mental health, aged care facility or people with diverse backgrounds);
• Excellent time management skills – be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment;
• A passion for injury prevention, return to work, and the associated health benefits of engaging in the community;
• A current driver licence and access to their own vehicle.

Additional Information

Our core values are always at the heart of the work that we do every day:

• We act with integrity. We are honest, ethical, and transparent. We inspire trust through open communication;
• People work together. We enable each other to thrive within a culture of collaboration, fun and high performance;
• We take pride in delivering an exceptional and seamless customer experience each and every time;
• Quality & Innovation is at the forefront of our thinking. We have the courage to actively seek new opportunities and continually improve;
• We embrace sustainability across all aspects of our business including financial performance, service; design and delivering meaningful outcomes for our team, our customers and the communities that we work in.

To have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Dan via 0437 882 856 or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-s-1a87ba246

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it’s through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Psychologists.

You are welcome here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. When you join IPAR, we want you to bring your whole self to work – and we value your unique contribution.

MedHealth is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff. Your vaccination status may be discussed as part of the recruitment and selection process.