Job Description
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
Career 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
About the Employer
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.
About the Candidate
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.
Work Environment
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
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