Senior Rehabilitation Consultant

Senior Rehabilitation Consultant

A career transition opportunity for Registered Nurses
Sydney Metro | Hybrid | $90,000–$110,000 + Super

If you are a registered nurse feeling worn down by shift work, constant pressure, limited autonomy or the lack of a long-term career pathway, this role offers a genuine alternative.

This is an opportunity to transition into a professional, outcomes-focused consultancy role within occupational rehabilitation, while continuing to use your clinical judgement, communication skills and professional credibility.

What is occupational rehabilitation

Occupational rehabilitation is not bedside nursing and it is not shift work.

It is a clinical consultancy role focused on helping injured workers recover, return to work safely and navigate complex workers compensation and personal injury systems.

You work with treating doctors, employers and insurers to assess capacity, plan recovery and influence outcomes early, reducing long-term disability and unnecessary claim escalation.

If you enjoy problem solving, autonomy and working with adults in a structured professional environment, this work will make sense quickly.

About Santegis

Santegis is a specialist workplace rehabilitation provider operating across complex workers compensation and personal injury claims.

We are intentionally structured to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining sustainable workloads and professional standards.

We do not chase volume.
We do not compromise clinical judgement.
We build long-term nursing careers outside the hospital system.

Many of our senior consultants are nurses who transitioned out of acute and community settings for greater sustainability, autonomy and professional longevity.

Why nurses choose this role

No shift work
No night duty
No on-call roster
No double shifts or unsafe staffing ratios
Dedicated annual leave that you actually take

Instead, you get:

Monday to Friday professional hours
Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy
Time to think, plan and influence outcomes
Respect for your clinical judgement
A clear pathway beyond traditional nursing roles

This is a senior role in responsibility and influence, not just in title.

The role

As a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant, you will:

Manage a complex caseload across workers compensation and personal injury schemes
Conduct assessments and develop recovery and return-to-work strategies
Coordinate with doctors, employers and insurers
Attend workplace assessments and medical case conferences
Apply clinical reasoning and communication to influence outcomes
Support and mentor junior consultants
Contribute to improving systems, quality and professional standards

You will be trusted to manage your work professionally, decisively and ethically.

Who this role is for

This role is designed specifically for nurses who are ready to move into a broader, more sustainable scope of practice.

You may be:




A registered nurse seeking a long-term alternative to shift work


A nurse feeling constrained by workload, time pressure or lack of progression


A clinically strong professional ready to move into consultancy and leadership

A nurse who enjoys complexity, problem solving and professional autonomy

Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation or injury management is helpful but not required.

If you are capable, motivated and open to learning, our structured onboarding and mentoring program is designed to support nurses transitioning into this field.

What you will bring

Registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
Confidence managing complex situations and multiple stakeholders
A professional, grounded approach to practice
The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement

Experience with NSW compensation schemes is preferred but not essential.

What we offer

$90,000–$110,000 + super, based on experience
Hybrid working model with Parramatta office base
Manageable, sustainable caseloads
Clear progression into senior and leadership roles
Laptop, mobile phone and travel reimbursement
Paid professional development and ongoing mentoring

Culture, in practical terms


Nurses are trusted and supported to exercise judgement
Caseloads are actively managed to protect sustainability
Clinical standards come before box ticking
Expectations are clear and support is consistent
Professional growth is planned, not accidental

This balance between performance and sustainability is deliberate and non-negotiable.

Apply

If you are considering a change but want to understand the role before committing, confidential conversations are welcomed.

Submit your CV. All applications are treated confidentially.

Please note: As an organisation working within the disability sector, all staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a valid medical exemption.