Occupational Therapist - Konekt Graduate Program

Konekt Workcare makes a difference by helping Australians into work, back to work, and be well when at work, to maximise workforce participation. We’re looking for self-starting graduates to join our one-year graduate program in our Ballarat office and become a part of our supportive team of rehabilitation consultants in our mission to help Australians be safe and well at work.

Responsibilities

Evaluating the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have a work-related or non-work-related injury, or who have experienced a work-debilitating illness; Conducting assessments such as initial needs, workplace assessments, ergonomics and activities of daily living; Conducting specialist functional and pre-employment assessments for corporate customers (for example audiometry, spirometry, D&A testing); Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests; Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client’s progress toward their return-to-work goal; Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives

Requirements

A degree in Occupational Therapy; Be eligible for AHPRA accreditation, upon graduating; Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in 2026; Obtain a current Working with Children Check and a clear pre-employment national criminal check; Hold a full drivers' license

Nice to have

Eligible to be Comcare accredited (desirable, but not essential)

Benefits

Flexibility in your working - autonomy to manage your own diary with a hybrid working model; Use of fleet cars, work phones and laptops; Option to work a compressed 9-day fortnight after completing probation; Up to 16 weeks parental leave; Options for salary sacrifice and purchasing additional leave; Quarterly bonus payment program for achieving KPIs with additional payments if KPIs are exceeded; Access to free personal and professional development virtual courses; Access to health and wellbeing program, discounted health insurance, and Sonder personal safety app community