AusRehab

Job Seeking Services for Injured Workers in NSW

AusRehab provides tailored job-seeking assistance, vocational assessments, and vocational counselling for injured workers across Sydney & NSW, helping them re-enter the workforce safely and sustainably. If you’re recovering from a workplace injury, our services are designed to align your capabilities with meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.

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Job seeking services for injured workers in including career transition support, and return to work job placement
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About Our Job Seeking Services

When an injury interrupts your career, figuring out how to get back into the workforce can feel daunting. You may be unsure of what kind of work you can still do, how to present your experience to employers, or where to even begin searching. That’s where AusRehab’s job seeking services come in. Our approach is practical, supportive, and focused on matching your abilities with real opportunities in today’s job market.

Job Seeking Assistance

Job seeking assistance is hands-on support designed to help you re-enter the workforce with confidence. It’s not just about handing you a job board, it’s about walking beside you through the process.

This may include:

  • Identifying your job-seeking needs

  • Developing a personalised job-seeking plan

  • Liaising with employers and other stakeholders on your behalf

  • Teaching practical skills like résumé writing and interview preparation

  • Assisting with job search and negotiating placements (such as Work Trials, JobCover6, and JCPP)

  • Providing post-placement support so you feel secure in your new role

Vocational Assessment

A vocational assessment looks at where you are now and what’s realistic moving forward. It takes into account:

 

  • Your physical, psychological, and cognitive capacity

  • Any restrictions related to your injury

  • The types of roles that may suit your skills and recovery needs

  • Labour Market Analysis (LMA): exploring current opportunities and demand in the job market to identify realistic and sustainable employment options


The goal is to create a clear, safe pathway toward sustainable employment that matches your abilities, interests, and market opportunities.

Transferable Skills Assessment

You may have more job options than you think. A transferable skills assessment reviews your:

  • Previous work experience

  • Education and qualifications

  • Skills that can apply to different industries or job types


This process often reveals opportunities you may not have considered — roles that fit both your strengths and current labour market demand.

Vocational Counselling

Sometimes the biggest hurdle after an injury is emotional. Vocational counselling provides guidance and support to help you:

  • Explore new career goals

  • Address barriers such as fear, lack of confidence, or uncertainty

  • Make informed decisions about your next steps


Counselling helps ensure you’re not just placed in a job, but supported in building a future you can sustain.

Return to work in NSW with AusRehab, we provide job seeking and job placement services

Who Needs Job Seeking Support?

Job-seeking support is essential when a worker is injured at work in NSW and faces challenges such as:

 

  • Being unable to return to pre-injury duties in NSW
  • Physical or psychological limitations preventing re-engagement in their previous job
  • Needing a career transition or retraining into a new industry
  • Lacking confidence or clarity in navigating the current job market
  • Requiring structured workplace rehabilitation services to achieve a safe return


Our return-to-work plan are tailored to support injured workers through this transition and are delivered in close coordination with doctors and insurers.

Job Seeking Assistance for Injured Workers

AusRehab’s job-seeking services for injured workers in NSW are structured to build confidence, strengthen job readiness, and connect clients to real opportunities. We provide comprehensive job-seeking counselling for injured workers, guiding them every step of the job search journey.

Activities include:

  • Identifying individual job-seeking needs
  • Developing a structured job-seeking plan
  • Coordinating with employers and stakeholders
  • Teaching modern job-seeking skills (resume writing, interview coaching, applications)
  • Supporting job search activities and negotiating both job placements and work trials
  • Delivering post-placement support to ensure job sustainability


As part of our broader
injury rehabilitation and job-seeking programs, we support return-to-work job-seeking support and promote sustainable employment with long-term outcomes.

Career Transition for Injured Workers

When pre-injury duties are no longer possible, career transition becomes a key part of rehabilitation. Our team provides on-site coaching, planning, and tailored support to help workers explore new pathways with confidence.

AusRehab is ready to help you with:

  • Workplace coaching for injured workers during return to work or retraining
  • Alignment with workers’ compensation requirements
  • Realistic goal setting and performance tracking
  • Ongoing support throughout the vocational change process


These services are designed to ensure a safe and strategic career shift through
workplace rehabilitation services and vocational matching.

Return to Work Programs & Ongoing Support

At AusRehab, our return-to-work job-seeking support is designed to align with each worker’s capabilities, health goals, and career potential. We focus on matching duties with current work capacity, enabling a smooth and supported transition back into the workforce. Our services cover:

Vocational planning tailored to injury type, industry, and individual goals

Coordinated case management that supports both the worker and the employer

Collaboration with treating doctors to ensure recovery aligns with safe work duties

RTW goal-setting and progress tracking to support long-term success

A NSW workers’ compensation certificate of capacity helps guide decisions throughout your recovery and ensures timely support from all parties involved.

What Are Job Seeking Services for Injured Workers?

Job-seeking services are a structured set of supports that assist injured workers in NSW with re-entering the workforce when they can no longer perform their previous role. These services combine vocational assessment, vocational counselling, and structured return-to-work planning to promote a sustainable employment pathway with new employer.

 

Our services provide clear workplace rehabilitation evidence to support return-to-work plan under the workers compensation scheme. 

Job Seeking Support for Injured Workers in NSW

Our job-seeking support services include thorough assessments and clear communication with all stakeholders to streamline the return-to-work process. This includes providing insurers and GPs with the necessary reports and certificates of capacity for workplace injuries, ensuring compliance and transparency.


AusRehab helps workers and insurers meet the criteria set out for workers’ compensation job-seeking support, providing detailed documentation that supports successful outcomes in workers’ compensation vocational services.

Why Injured Workers in NSW Turn to AusRehab for Job Seeking Support

AusRehab is a trusted provider of workplace rehabilitation services and a registered rehab provider for workers’ compensation in NSW. Our approach is grounded in empathy, evidence, and results. We’re known for:

Providing workplace rehabilitation services with new employer tailored to individual needs

Supporting compliance with NSW workers compensation scheme

Promoting long-term sustainable employment support

Delivering measurable outcomes for employers, insurers, and injured workers

Our experienced team works across Sydney and regional NSW to ensure every worker has access to best-in-class job-seeking and career transition services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are job-seeking services for injured workers in NSW?

Job-seeking services for injured workers in NSW are structured programs that assist individuals who are unable to return to their pre-injury roles. These services include vocational assessments, vocational counselling, job readiness training, and job placement support, all tailored to help injured workers transition into sustainable employment aligned with their current capacity.

When is vocational counselling needed after an injury?

Vocational counselling is typically recommended when an injured worker cannot return to their previous duties due to physical or psychological limitations. It helps identify realistic career pathways, overcome employment barriers, and build confidence for re-entry into the workforce through expert guidance and personalised support.

What support is available if I am unable to return to my pre-injury duties?

If you are unable to return to pre-injury duties, AusRehab offers workplace rehabilitation with new employer services including transferable skills assessments, job-seeking assistance, and access to return-to-work support. These services aim to help you transition into suitable roles that match your current abilities and support long-term recovery.

How does job placement support help injured workers find new employment?

Job placement support connects injured workers with potential employers, facilitates work trials, and assists in navigating the application process. It also includes post-placement support to ensure job sustainability. This service helps bridge the gap between rehabilitation and real employment opportunities.

What role does workplace rehabilitation play in workers compensation claims?

Workplace rehabilitation provides crucial evidence for workers compensation claims by documenting a worker’s capacity, limitations, and employability. It supports the development of return-to-work plan that comply with insurer and regulatory requirements, helping reduce claim duration and support recovery outcomes.

How does sustainable employment support help long-term recovery?

Sustainable employment support focuses on placing injured workers in roles that match their long-term functional capacity, reducing the risk of re-injury or relapse. By promoting realistic, stable employment options, this support helps restore financial independence and improves overall well-being during recovery.

How can employers reduce workers compensation costs through redeployment programs?

Employers can lower workers compensation costs by engaging in structured redeployment and return-to-work programs. These programs, often supported by workplace rehabilitation providers such as AusRehab, facilitate suitable job placements for injured workers, reducing lost time, claim duration, and premium impacts.

Does AusRehab provide vocational assessments and job-seeking services in NSW?

Yes. AusRehab delivers a full range of vocational assessments and job-seeking services for injured workers in NSW, including functional capacity evaluations, labour market analysis, and tailored job readiness training. We work with insurers, employers, and doctors to support each worker’s recovery and return-to-work journey.

How does AusRehab support injured workers with career transition and sustainable employment?

AusRehab supports injured workers through personalised career transition planning, job coaching, and ongoing monitoring to ensure long-term success. Our team helps workers explore new career options, retrain if needed, and find employment that matches their physical and psychological capacity, promoting sustainable employment support.

What are the benefits of workplace rehabilitation services for workers, insurers, and employers?

For workers, workplace rehabilitation services restore confidence, independence, and financial stability. For insurers, these services reduce long-term liability and support claim closure. For employers, they offer practical return-to-work solutions that minimise costs and meet workplace health and safety obligations.

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Start Your Job Seeking Journey with AusRehab

Ready to take the next step toward employment after injury? Book an assessment or referral with AusRehab to begin your personalised journey with our expert-led workplace rehabilitation services. We offer:

  • Flexible appointment times and multiple locations across NSW
  • Support navigating workers compensation systems
  • Coordination with treating doctors, employers, and insurers


Begin your recovery journey today with trusted return-to-work support from
AusRehab. Our workplace rehabilitation services in NSW are here to help you succeed.