Job Description

Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors & Provisional Psychologists

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We have a number of exciting opportunities for Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellors and Provisional Psychologists to join our teams across North Queensland, with roles available inCairns, Townsville, Mackay and Gladstone.

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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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You'll develop the skills to:

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- Assess clients' cognitive, psychological, psychosocial and vocational functioning to identify barriers to return to work
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- Develop individualised rehabilitation plans alongside medical professionals, employers and insurers
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- Deliver evidence-based interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and stress management
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- Provide adjustment-to-injury counselling and help clients build effective coping strategies
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- Identify current employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and local labour market
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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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- Mentorshipfrom an experienced practitioner in your discipline
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- Professional Developmentthrough structured PD activities, workshops and tailored training
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- Cross-Disciplinary Collaborationwith OTs, rehab counsellors, physios, exercise physiologists and psychologists
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- Cohort Learningvia 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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Additional support for Provisional Psychologists (5+1 Internship):

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- External Supervisionarranged and funded by KINNECT through our 5+1 college partner (covered under the program's retention terms)
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- National Psychology Exampreparation resources and study support
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- PD coordinationto keep you on track
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- Logbooks & Case Studiessupport with templates and review checkpoints
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- Day-to-day leadershipfrom your Team Manager, alongside your external supervisor
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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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"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

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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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- Provisional or fully qualified Psychologist:hold or eligible for AHPRA registration,OR
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- Rehabilitation Counsellor:hold or eligible for 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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- 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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Questions? Contact our Careers Team at*******@kinnect.com.au.

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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 & Provisional Psychologists (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Kinnect
📍 Cairns Regional