Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist

• 2 x Permanent full-time positions available
• Brisbane based

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

As an Occupational Rehabilitation Specialist you will play a pivotal role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by helping team members return to work after long-term illness or injury (non-work related), ensuring they can thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex return-to-work cases, including milestone meetings, case conferences, and clinician liaison
• Develop and implement graded return-to-work plans and alternate duties registers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver person-centric, evidence based rehabilitation solutions
• Coordinate and manage our Early Intervention Program, enabling prompt access to treatment and support before formal claims arise
• Partner with leaders and managers to optimise return-to-work strategies and develop tailored plans for individual team members
• Contribute to governance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance health and wellbeing outcomes across the organisation

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant Allied Health discipline (E.g. Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Counselling)
• Certified completion of a Return-to-Work Coordinator course
• 3+ years’ experience in occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work coordination
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and develop tailored rehabilitation plans
• Strong communication, listening, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in aviation or safety-critical industries would be desirable but not essential

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A hybrid work style with opportunities to work from the office and from home, suiting your lifestyle needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.