Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors & Provisional Psychologists
Job No:
KIP1285
Location:
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone
We have a number of exciting opportunities for Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellors and Provisional Psychologists to join our teams across North Queensland, with roles available in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Gladstone.
About KINNECT
KINNECT is Australia's largest privately-owned occupational health provider, helping tens of thousands of Australians every year through injury prevention, rehabilitation, pre-employment medicals and health surveillance. With offices across metropolitan and regional Australia, we're a trusted national leader, driven by our core values: Happy, Highly Skilled People, Creating Sustainable Value, with No Surprises.
Your Graduate Pathway to Success
Our 12-month Graduate Program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant, and a permanent role at KINNECT.
You'll develop the skills to:
- Assess clients' cognitive, psychological, psychosocial and vocational functioning to identify barriers to return to work
- Develop individualised rehabilitation plans alongside medical professionals, employers and insurers
- Deliver evidence-based interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and stress management
- Provide adjustment-to-injury counselling and help clients build effective coping strategies
- Identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and local labour market
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation aligned to professional and regulatory standards
Program Structure & Support
For everyone in the program:
- Mentorship from an experienced practitioner in your discipline
- Professional Development through structured PD activities, workshops and tailored training
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration with OTs, rehab counsellors, physios, exercise physiologists and psychologists
- Cohort Learning via internal forums, shadowing and peer sessions across our national network
- Personalised Learning to align development with your interests and goals
Additional support for Provisional Psychologists (5+1 Internship):
- External Supervision arranged and funded by KINNECT through our 5+1 college partner (covered under the program's retention terms)
- National Psychology Exam preparation resources and study support
- PD coordination to keep you on track
- Logbooks & Case Studies support with templates and review checkpoints
- Day-to-day leadership from your Team Manager, alongside your external supervisor
What Makes KINNECT Special
- Work-Life Balance: flexible hours, hybrid options, part-time arrangements considered
- Diverse Exposure: work across multiple industries, regions and worksites
- Career Progression: leadership pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program, Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program and Psych Focus Group
- The Tools to Do the Job: pool cars, laptop and mobile for work and personal use
- Team Culture: birthday leave, monthly incentives and regular social events
- Competitive Package: strong base salary plus incentives and benefits
Hear From Our Team
"Occupational Rehab at KINNECT isn't the traditional psychology path, but it's incredibly rewarding. I've 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." Geordie M, Lead Registered Psychologist
Who Should Apply
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- Provisional or fully qualified Psychologist: hold or eligible for AHPRA registration, OR
- Rehabilitation Counsellor: hold or eligible for ASORC (Full) or RCCAA (Full) by commencement
- Passionate about Workplace Rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact
- A strong communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team
- The holder of a full, valid Australian driver's licence
- Bonus: prior experience in vocational counselling, employment services or workplace rehabilitation.
Ready to Apply?
Click Apply to submit your resume and cover letter (and academic transcript if available).
Questions? Contact our Careers Team at careers@kinnect.com.au.
Start with the program, stay for the career. Let's make a difference, together.
This position is being sourced directly by KINNECT. We respectfully request no agency approaches.
