Rehabilitation Counsellor (Contractor)
CONTRACTOR | Gold Coast South | Rehabilitation Counsellor | Team Leader Opportunity
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Contractor role | Rehabilitation Counsellor
Flexible / Hybrid | Gold Coast South
Face-to-face and telehealth services
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Prospect to progress into Team Leader responsibilities
About Us
Lifeworks Health Services is a leading workplace wellness provider specialising in injury management, occupational rehabilitation, WHS consulting and training services.
Since ****, our multidisciplinary team – including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Rehabilitation Counsellors and Psychologists – has delivered outcome-driven, evidence-based services across Australia.
We partner with organisations and individuals to support recovery, improve work capacity and achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes across multiple state and national schemes.
Why Choose Lifeworks?
Flexible Work Schedules– Take control of your time
Competitive Hourly Rates– Earn based on your experience
Varied Caseload– Work across multiple rehabilitation schemes
Career Growth– Genuine opportunity to develop into Team Leader responsibilities
Experienced Support– Work alongside experienced operational and clinical leaders
Meaningful Impact– Support individuals to achieve sustainable recovery and return-to-work outcomes
Role Description




We are seeking an experiencedRehabilitation Counsellorto join our growing team and deliver occupational rehabilitation services acrossWorkCover Queensland (WCQ), icare, ORAMS and Comcare.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Rehabilitation Counsellor with strong knowledge across multiple schemes who is confident working autonomously and has the capability and interest to take on broader leadership responsibilities.
In this contract role, you will:
Deliver Same Employer and New Employer workplace rehabilitation services
Manage psychological, physical and complex rehabilitation cases
Conduct workplace rehabilitation assessments and develop tailored return-to-work plans
Liaise with workers, employers, insurers, treating practitioners and other key stakeholders
Manage your caseload independently while working collaboratively with the broader LHS team
Apply your knowledge of scheme requirements to support high-quality and compliant service delivery
Contribute to positive and sustainable return-to-work outcomes
Team Leader Opportunity
For the right candidate, this role offers agenuine opportunity to progress into Team Leader responsibilities.
We are particularly interested in experienced Rehabilitation Counsellors who bring strong leadership capability and enjoy supporting the development of others.




Qualifications & Experience
Relevant qualification inRehabilitation Counselling
Eligibility for relevant professional membership/accreditation
Minimum3 years' occupational rehabilitation experiencepreferred
Team Leader or rehabilitation leadership experience highly regarded
Strong working knowledge and experience acrossWCQ, icare, ORAMS and Comcare
Experience managing psychological, physical and complex rehabilitation cases
Demonstratedleadership skills, with the ability to support, guide and mentor other consultants
Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to provide guidance on complex files and scheme requirements
Strong commitment to quality, compliance and consistent service delivery
Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and effectively manage your own caseload
Requirements
Current National Police Check
Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
Capacity to complete face-to-face workplace rehabilitation assessments
Appropriate professional registration/accreditation and insurances
Enjoy flexibility, variety and room to grow
If you're an experienced Rehabilitation Counsellor withstrong scheme knowledge and leadership capabilitywho is looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out toLauren Fry, National Operations ******.

📌 Rehabilitation Counsellor (Contractor) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Lifeworks Health Services
📍 Gold Coast