Hassan Hewes Shurie
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
With over 9 years of experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, and wellbeing sectors, highly skilled and empathetic Rehabilitation Counsellor. Proven ability to coordinate return-to-work programs, conduct functional assessments, and support diverse client populations, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Excels in case management, stakeholder liaison, vocational counselling, and design of trauma-informed, culturally responsive rehabilitation strategies. Commitment to improving health and employment outcomes through person-centred care and collaborative planning is unwavering.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Manager
Africare Community Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Lead wellness and rehabilitation programs tailored to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
- Manage a multidisciplinary team delivering therapeutic services to refugees, asylum seekers, and newly arrived migrants
- Facilitate partnerships with health and community services to enhance client support
- Design and evaluate trauma-informed programs that promote mental health, wellbeing, and social integration
Return to Work Coordinator
Rivalea
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed injury and return-to-work plans for employees in a large-scale agricultural production facility
- Coordinated assessments, developed suitable duties programs, and liaised with insurers and medical professionals
- Provided training and guidance to supervisors on early intervention and safe return-to-work practices
Senior Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Delivered end-to-end case management and rehabilitation support to clients under Workers' Compensation, CTP, and Comcare schemes
- Conducted Vocational, ADL, and Workplace Assessments to determine readiness for return-to-work
- Provided coaching, job-seeking support, and vocational counselling to clients with complex needs
- Mentored junior consultants and led internal professional development sessions
Rehabilitation Counsellor
WorkFocus Australia
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed complex rehabilitation cases involving physical and psychological injuries
- Performed assessments and collaborated with employers to design return-to-work strategies
- Provided culturally responsive vocational counselling for clients from diverse backgrounds
Injury Management Consultant
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Assessed and coordinated early intervention strategies to support injured employees' recovery and return to work
- Prepared injury management plans in consultation with medical professionals and insurers in compliance with Workers' Compensation legislation
- Provided one-on-one support to employees with complex injuries, developing rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual circumstances
- Undertook workplace visits to conduct risk assessments, identify return-to-work barriers, and recommend appropriate modifications
- Delivered training to supervisors and HR teams on injury management best practices and compliance requirements
- Maintained detailed documentation and progress reports to support case reviews, insurer audits, and legal compliance
Education
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies -
La Trobe University
Melbourne01.2018
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Counselling -
La Trobe University
01.2017
Skills
- Workplace-Based Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work Coordination
- Injury Management & Legislative Compliance
- Vocational Assessment and Career Counselling
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Functional & Ergonomic Assessments
- Cultural Competency & CALD Engagement
- Mental Health Support & Psychosocial Recovery
- Case Notes, Reporting & Stakeholder Liaison
- Trauma-Informed & Person-Centred Practice
- Program Design, Facilitation & Evaluation
Certification
- Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation,
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid Australia
- Trauma-Informed Practice and Psychological First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- ASORC Associate Member, Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors
Timeline
Wellness Manager
Africare Community Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Return to Work Coordinator
Rivalea
09.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Rehabilitation Consultant
IPAR
05.2019 - 02.2022
Rehabilitation Counsellor
WorkFocus Australia
03.2016 - 04.2019
Injury Management Consultant
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
03.2014 - 07.2015
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Counselling -
La Trobe University
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