Job Description
Rehab Counsellor/Psychologist | Team Leader Opportunity | Up to $120,000 + Super
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With 20+ years of excellence, our client has built a nationwide reputation for delivering high-quality, genuinely compassionate rehabilitation services. Their focus is simple: helping people recover well, regain independence, and achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes. They provide support across Workplace Rehabilitation, Employee Wellbeing, and Disability Support, backed by a network of 900+ healthcare professionals driving change across Australia.
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This is a fantastic chance for an experienced Psychologist or Rehabilitation Counsellor currently working in a senior rehabilitation consultant capacity and ready to take the next step into leadership. You'll remain connected to meaningful client work while developing your capability to guide, mentor and support a high-performing team.
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If you're looking for a role where you can use your rehabilitation expertise, support others to succeed, and create meaningful outcomes across the Wollongong community, this could be the ideal next step.
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About the Role
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Support return-to-work outcomes – Manage a portfolio of workplace rehabilitation cases under the WorkCover scheme, supporting injured workers to achieve safe and sustainable recovery outcomes.
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Develop tailored rehabilitation plans – Take a whole-of-person approach, considering psychological, vocational, workplace and social factors that may impact recovery and return to work.
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Complete a range of assessments – Including Initial Needs Assessments, Vocational Assessments, Workplace Assessments and other relevant functional or psychosocial assessments.
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Deliver vocational counselling – Support injured workers with goal setting, career planning, adjustment to injury, confidence building, upskilling and pathway development.
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Facilitate recovery-focused interventions – Coordinate wellbeing programs, training, workplace supports and other services that promote functional improvement and work readiness.
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Work closely with stakeholders – Collaborate with workers, employers, insurers, medical practitioners and allied health professionals to drive strong communication and aligned outcomes.
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Provide senior-level support – Share your expertise with consultants, assist with complex cases and contribute to quality outcomes across the team.
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Build leadership capability – Step into a pathway designed to develop your skills in mentoring, coaching, stakeholder management and team performance.
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What's on Offer?
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Above-award salary – Earn up to $120K + super + generous performance-based bonuses, with the opportunity to earn an additional $16K–$20K per year.
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Annual salary reviews – Be recognised and rewarded for your contributions. Travel allowance – Get paid to travel while making a real impact in the community.
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Leadership training to accelerate your growth – Develop the confidence and capability to step into a Team Leader position.
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Flexible work arrangements – Work-from-home options and customised schedules to support work-life balance.
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Wellness perks – Access to wellbeing initiatives, nutrition coaching and Employee Assistance Program support.
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Diversity & Inclusion – Be part of a large, supportive multidisciplinary team with corporate and social events.
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Leadership pathways – Join a business with a strong track record of internal promotion and career progression.
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What you will need:
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Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling
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Full registration with AHPRA or ASORC
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Strong occupational rehabilitation experience, ideally within a senior consultant capacity
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Leadership potential, with an interest in mentoring, coaching or supporting team performance
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
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Current driver's license and comprehensively insured vehicle
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Additional information
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Progress into a Team Leader role with leadership training & mentoring
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Salaries up to $120,000 + Super + Travel + Bonuses
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Join a national provider that prioritises wellbeing, flexibility & career growth
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📌 Rehab Counsellor/Psychologist | Team Leader Opportunity | Up To $120,000 + Super (Wollongong)
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