APS6 Rehabilitation Case Manager

Reference: BH-180329
Are you an experienced rehabilitation case manager seeking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic government environment? We are now hiring a dedicated APS6 Rehabilitation Case Manager for a six-month labour hire engagement in Canberra. This role offers the chance to work on complex claims, coordinate return-to-work initiatives, and support employees’ wellbeing — all within a collaborative, high-performing team committed to public service excellence.

Required Skills:
  • Proven experience managing workers’ compensation claims and rehabilitation within a government, APS, or similar setting
  • Strong understanding of Comcare claims processes, the SRC Act, and relevant legislation
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, particularly in sensitive conversations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases with high attention to detail and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Competency in assessing and applying health, safety, and legal requirements in case management
Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience navigating the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS)
  • Formal qualifications in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or related fields
  • Knowledge of working within or alongside rehabilitation providers and legal teams
  • Prior experience in high-pressure, emotionally charged case environments
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, Psychology, or related fields strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience managing complex rehabilitation or workers’ compensation cases
  • Experience working within the APS or a similar government framework
Other Requirements:
  • Baseline security clearance is mandatory
  • Ability to work on-site in Canberra three days per week
  • Willingness to adhere to all workplace health and safety standards and confidentiality protocols
This is a fantastic chance to bring your expertise to a role that truly makes a difference. If you're ready to contribute to employee wellbeing and organizational success, we encourage you to Apply. Take the next step in your career and apply today to become a key player in our team!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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