Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors

We have exciting opportunities for Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellors to join our growing Sydney teams, with roles available at Macquarie Park and Mascot .

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.

As a Rehabilitation Counsellor, you'll support injured workers through the psychosocial and vocational aspects of recovery and return to work. You'll develop the skills to:

- Assess psychosocial, vocational and environmental factors impacting an injured worker's recovery
- Provide counselling and goal-setting support to address barriers to return to work
- Develop individualised return-to-work plans alongside employers, insurers and treating practitioners
- Identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and the local labour market
- Case manage complex claims with clear, comprehensive reporting
- 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
- Clear Career Pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program and Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program

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 perks

Hear From Our Team

“KINNECT is my dream job. The support, resources and growth opportunities have been amazing.” Cailin , Rehabilitation Counsellor

Who Should Apply

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

- A Rehabilitation Counsellor who holds or is eligible for registration with 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
- A confident problem-solver who works well in a dynamic environment
- The holder of a full, valid Australian driver's licence
- Bonus: prior experience in vocational counselling, employment services or workplace rehabilitation.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors (Bayside Council)
🏢 Kinnect
📍 Bayside Council