Make the shift

It pays well from the start

Starting roles advertised in Sydney commonly list $80k–⁠$100k plus super. You're paid a salary, not by how many patients you see.

It's a fast-growing field with real need. Workers compensation and motor accident schemes rely on rehab consultants to get people back to work, and providers are hiring.

What the pay can look like

Rehab consultant

$80k–⁠$100k to start

From there, senior consultant, team leader and manager roles pay more.

Indicative base salaries plus super, based on advertised Sydney roles in 2026. Pay varies by employer, location and experience.

Where it can lead

Specialise in a scheme

  • Workers compensation
  • Motor accident (CTP)
  • Life insurance and income protection

Specialise in assessments

  • Functional capacity evaluations
  • Ergonomic and worksite assessments
  • Vocational assessments

Lead, or move in-house

  • In-house return-⁠to-⁠work coordinator
  • Injury management advisor
  • Team leader
  • State or operations manager

shiftUP your career now.

Registering takes about two minutes, and there's no commitment to leave your current job.

Make the shift today

Nothing's locked in until you accept a place.

What happens next

  1. 1

    Register your interest

  2. 2

    We call you within two business days for a 15–20 minute chat

  3. 3

    If it's a fit, we offer you a place in the next cohort