Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director Rehabilitation Case Management_EXT
Vacancy information
Position title: Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director Rehabilitation Case Management_EXT
Job Requisition ID: 1345
Location: Flexible location
Tenure: Ongoing
Our Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced candidate with subject matter expertise to fill this role.
As the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Case Management you will lead a small team in the delivery of customer-focussed solutions and support to both managers and employees. You will work under limited direction and exercise reasonable autonomy and accountability. You are responsible for managing and/or providing comprehensive advice regarding early intervention cases, complex rehabilitation cases, including compensation cases, and assisting in the proactive guidance on prevention solutions.
Effective case management involves communication and coordination between stakeholders to ensure information collection and sharing, as well as providing opportunities for consultation and feedback. The Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Case Management collaborates with colleagues across the People domain and more broadly across IP Australia to provide a safe and inclusive workplace.
The role is responsible for risk management, reporting internally and externally and managing the rehabilitation management system (RMS) and early intervention processes.
Other duties include:
• Lead and mentor a team of case management professionals to provide services to IP Australia employees and managers.
• With a continuous improvement mindset, maintain the RMS and participate in projects to develop and implement innovative supports and services.
• Provide high level strategic advice to HR Business Partners, managers and senior executive regarding case management issues.
• Use evidence to formulate case management and HR interventions to improve capability across IP Australia.
• Manage relationships with managers, employees and external stakeholders including Comcare and rehabilitation professionals.
We are looking to fill this position on an ongoing basis.
At the end of the recruitment process, a merit pool of suitable candidates may be created. Those found suitable will be advised that they have been placed in the pool. The merit pool is valid for 18 months from the date the process was advertised. The merit pool may be used throughout the period to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions in the event positions become vacant.
Job specific capabilities
The Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Case Management will have the following job specific capabilities:
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to manage relationships with multiple parties across a variety of people issues, ranging in complexity and sensitivity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in difficult circumstances
• Strong organisational skills and time management skills
• Sound judgement and experience providing strategic advice on complex people management issues to senior decision makers
• Leadership and team management experience
• Problem solving, continuous improvement and proactive mindset
• Experience delivering rehabilitation and early intervention case management services and advice in the APS environment
• Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including the Public Service Act 1999, Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Guidelines for Rehabilitation Authorities 2019 and the Rehabilitation Case Manager Handbook
Looking for more information?
Our candidate kit contains details including the capabilities required, the contact officer, and how to apply.
Please use the link below to access the candidate kit:
1345 - Assistant Director Rehabilitation Case Management - Candidate Kit
Applications Close
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 10 June 2025.