New Grad Psychology (Hons) / Rehab Counsellor

Fantastic opportunity to start your career as a New Graduate or make a change in your career to become a rehab consultant and facilitate outcomes within occupational rehab.
This opportunity is working with an award-winning workplace rehab provider, providing exceptional support and assisting clients recover from injury, return to work and regain their confidence and independence with the support from specialised consultants.
At Pinnacle Rehab we are committed to staff development and training, our people are our business. We recognise this by providing a supportive and collaborative team culture, we have an extensive induction program for all current employees and regular staff training sessions. We also coordinate regular team social events and an annual company conferences and awards night.
Providing exceptional support and rehab to our clients is our passion and we are proud of our achievements.

What is on offer...

- Excellent remuneration on offer plus achievable bonus
- All travel paid at $0.99 per km
- Structured induction and onboarding with buddy system
- Professional development opportunities, internally and externally
- Truly versatile - manage your own diary
- Latest technology with laptop and iPhone provided
- Regular seasonal social events throughout the year
- Annual staff company wide conference
- Opportunity to participate in our Emerging Leaders Program for career development opportunities
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Ranked 2nd "Best Workplaces in Healthcare & Social Assistance"

The Opportunity...

This is a new Psychology (Hons) Graduate or Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity available - Full induction, training, and buddy system provided to set you up for success.

As a Rehabilitation Consultant you will manage a portfolio of clients with a psychological disorder,



completing vocational assessments and reports.

Within your role, you will...

- Manage a portfolio of clients with a psychological or physical injury
- Complete initial assessments and identify suitable goals
- Identify barriers preventing clients from returning to work
- Organise appropriate intervention with stakeholders
- Providing vocational counselling
- Conduct Vocational Assessments
- Attend medical appointments with your clients
- Complete reports after assessments and meetings
- Communicate with medical professionals regarding diagnoses and treatment
- Facilitate a safe and timely graduated return to work
- Document case notes as part of reporting and compliance requirements

Your Wellbeing our Heartbeat -Our employee benefits program...

- Wellbeing Support- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Connection- Social entertainment budgets
- Life Balance- Unplug agreement, flexible working arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave- entitlements to support your growing family
- Learning and Development- Group supervision sessions, quarterly formal professional development and monthly bites and insights

About You...

- 4th year Psychology Graduate
- Associate or Full membership with ASORC as a Rehabilitation Counsellor (Graduates with an honours degree in Psychology are eligible)
- Car and valid Driver’s license
- Police check or willingness to obtain a police check prior to commencement
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Pinnacle Rehab is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, cultural or linguistic background, religion, disability, personal identity, veteran status, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Applications close on 12th August 2026.

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📌 New Grad Psychology (Hons) / Rehab Counsellor (Lismore)
🏢 Pinnacle Rehab
📍 Lismore