Job Description

Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors

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

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About KINNECT

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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.

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Your Graduate Pathway to Success

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Our 12-month Graduate Program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant, and a permanent role at KINNECT.

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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:

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- Assess psychosocial, vocational and environmental factors impacting an injured worker's recovery
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- Provide counselling and goal-setting support to address barriers to return to work
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- Develop individualised return-to-work plans alongside employers, insurers and treating practitioners
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- Identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and the local labour market
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- Case manage complex claims with clear, comprehensive reporting
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- Monitor progress and adjust strategies to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes
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- Maintain accurate documentation aligned to professional and regulatory standards
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Program Structure & Support

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For everyone in the program:

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- Mentorship from an experienced practitioner in your discipline
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- Career development through structured PD activities,



workshops and tailored training
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- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration with OTs, rehab counsellors, physios, exercise physiologists and psychologists
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- Cohort Learning via internal forums, shadowing and peer sessions across our national network
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- Personalised Learning to align development with your interests and goals
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- Clear Career Pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program and Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program
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What Makes KINNECT Special

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- Work-Life Balance: flexible hours, hybrid options, part-time arrangements considered
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- Diverse Exposure: work across multiple industries, regions and worksites
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- Career Progression: leadership pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program, Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program and Psych Focus Group
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- The Tools to Do the Job: pool cars, laptop and mobile for work and personal use
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- Team Culture: birthday leave, monthly incentives and regular social events
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- Competitive Package: strong base salary plus incentives and benefits
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Hear From Our Team

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

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Who Should Apply

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

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- A Rehabilitation Counsellor who holds or is eligible for registration with ASORC (Full) or RCCAA (Full) by commencement
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- Passionate about Workplace Rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact
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- A strong communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team
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- A confident problem-solver who works well in a dynamic setting
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- The holder of a full, valid Australian driver's licence
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- Bonus: prior experience in vocational counselling, employment services or workplace rehabilitation.
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Start with the program, stay for the career. Let's make a difference, together.

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This position is being sourced directly by KINNECT. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

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📌 Graduate Program 2026 - Rehabilitation Counsellors (Glen Innes Severn Shire Council)
🏢 Kinnect
📍 Glen Innes Severn Shire Council