Vocational Rehab Consultant (Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor)
Job No:
KIP1231
Location:
Toowoomba
LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN
KINNECT is expanding into Toowoomba and seeking a passionate vocational rehabilitation provisional / fully qualified Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor to join our multidisciplinary team.
In this exciting role, you will assist individuals to engage in meaningful occupations through a client-centred approach, which enables optimal health and wellbeing. Some of your duties will include:-
- Supporting workers with psychological injuries to return to work by working with key stakeholders to develop graded return to work plans;
- Completing adjustment to injury counselling to help workers understand their injury and support them to identify and implement coping strategies;
- Working with workers who have sustained an injury to identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and completing vocational assessments;
- Supporting workers with job-seeking and job placement services to obtain new employment in line with their capacity for work, experience and the local labour market;
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB?
One of our core values is to help people, and we know that you like to do that too. As a KINNECTer you will also enjoy the following:-
- Focus on quality as opposed to billable hours.
- Opportunities for leadership development, advancement and promotion – the sky is the limit.
- Company pool cars provided.
- Opportunities for work related travel.
- Option to work from home
- Laptop and mobile provided for work and personal use
HEAR FROM THE TEAM
"Occupational Rehab at KINNECT is not the traditional psychology path, but it is incredibly rewarding. I have developed skills like motivational interviewing and micro-counselling that I use every day. The flexibility, support, and diversity of cases make it an amazing place to grow both professionally and personally."
— Geordie M, Lead Registered Psychologist
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- For Psychologists: Current AHPRA registration
- For Rehabilitation Counsellors: Eligibility for or current full membership with ASORC
- A genuine passion for helping others (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and organisational ability
- Confidence to work independently and within a collaborative team
- Competence with case management software and general IT tools
- A full and valid driver’s licence
- Bonus: Experience in vocational counselling or employment services
WHY JOIN KINNECT
- Flexible work arrangements including part-time and hybrid options
- Personalised training and structured supervision
- Clear pathways for career progression and professional development, including access to our Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program, Emerging Leaders Program, and Psych Focus Group
- Partnership with COPP (College of Professional Psychology) to support ongoing learning and professional growth
- Supportive and positive team culture
- Dynamic culture with birthday leave, monthly incentives, and regular social events
ABOUT KINNECT
KINNECT is a leading workplace rehabilitation provider committed to helping people return to life and work. With strong values in innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we offer a positive environment where your career can flourish.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
Take your career to the next level with KINNECT. If you have any questions, we would love to chat. Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@kinnect.com.au or visit Careers at KINNECT to learn more
This position is being sourced directly by KINNECT. We respectfully request no agency approaches.
