2223 Rehabilitation Consultants and Work Health and Safety Advisers
2223 Rehabilitation Consultants and Work Health and Safety Advisers
Support the rehabilitation of people who have been injured or become ill due to their work, manage the impact of injury and illness on businesses, and develop, implement and evaluate work health and safety procedures, policies and programs.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
222331 Rehabilitation Consultant
Works with employers, workers and other stakeholders to support the rehabilitation and return to work of people who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. Assists employers to manage the impacts of worker injury or illness on their business.
Alternative titles
- Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts assessments of worksites, functional capacity, ergonomics, equipment and homes to evaluate their suitability for abilities and needs of clients
- Identifies return to work barriers, assists clients with returning to work, and provides support and guidance throughout the transition process
- Coordinates with clients, insurers, medical professionals and employers to reach outcomes that are suitable for everyone involved
- Addresses any special accommodation a client may require at their job, ensuring that the workplace is accessible and conducive to their physical and mental health
- Creates, executes and supervises initiatives that support injured employees reintegrating into the workforce
222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser
Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in work health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Rehabilitation Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Rehabilitation Consultants are included in Occupation 222331 Rehabilitation Consultant.
Alternative title
- Work Health and Safety Officer
Specialisation
- Occupational Hygienist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Trains employees and guides work health and safety procedures
- Records and investigates workplace incidents and accidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
- Conducts risk assessments to identify hazards and monitors workplace for safety compliance
- Reviews and updates health and safety policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
- Provides advice on workplace health and safety issues
- May monitor equipment and measure levels of exposure to hazardous substances and other environmental factors to workers