Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
About the Role
An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Occupational Health Physiotherapist that will work across our various Western Australian operations and provide specialised service in the management of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
Reporting through to the Human Factors Lead, your specialised knowledge and expertise in this field will cover a large scope including early intervention, assessment, treatment, and proactive workplace management to maximise capacity, improve outcomes and minimise risk. In this role, your key responsibilities will involve:
Triaging and managing patient caseload according to clinical priorities and service needs whilst ensuring early contact and review for all musculoskeletal injuries utilising a variety of methods (phone, telehealth, face to face) consultations.
Clinical assessment of musculoskeletal disorders, development of treatment and management plans, and the provision of clinical Physiotherapy treatment and exercise rehabilitation programs.
Assisting with the development and implementation of education and coaching of personnel involved within the injury management process to increase understanding of musculoskeletal injury assessment and management.
Working with the safety department and employee, contributing to injury investigations, and developing action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
Conducting workplace assessments and providing recommendations to site rehabilitation consultants and line management to improve rehabilitation case management outcomes and timeframes.
Application of biopsychosocial principles in relation to musculoskeletal injury prevention and management.
Providing support to the Human Factors team as required, including the completion of Ergonomic and Psychosocial Risk assessments.
What’s on offer
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.
An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.
A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.
Enjoy a monthly leisure day to do more of the things you love.
16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.
Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.
What you can bring to the role
Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy with progression towards a post graduate qualification would be well regarded.
Being registered with the appropriate professional body AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
Demonstrated relevant clinical experience with a proven track record in outpatient musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation, Human Factors & Ergonomics, strength training or Occupational Physiotherapy.
Previous industrial experience with a sound understanding of current work, health and safety legislation and a demonstrated ability to adopt a risk management approach to injury prevention and management would be well regarded.
Distinct ability to communicate well across all levels of the organisation, with profound interpersonal skills.
Efficient and effective time management, and caseload management skills.
If you are currently seeking part-time hours, consideration will also be given to flexible work arrangements.
Application Closing Date
Friday, 15 March 2024
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
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About the Location
As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. Join in and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. The power is in your hands to shape the things that matter to us all.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
