Overview
Rehabilitation Consultant - Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor – IPAR Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury.
We offer workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or employment support, tailoring care to individual goals.
Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors.
IPAR is part of the MedHealth network.
We strive to achieve meaningful outcomes through our work.
Why join us?
Competitive remuneration with incentive and bonus schemes
Fitness Passport – discounted fitness membership and access Australia-wide
Access to IPAR's health and wellness program with monthly team activities
IPAR's Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers
Promote-from-within culture to support career growth
Employee referral program – monetary incentives
Be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team that is knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun
Comprehensive onboarding program for a strong start
Prospect to join Diversity & Inclusion committees (e.g., IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan)
Job Description
We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Psychology or Rehabilitation Counselling, interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector, Liverpool NSW.
In this diverse role, you will have the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day, with support from a close team of healthcare professionals and the resources of a global corporate infrastructure.




You will provide occupational rehabilitation services to clients with physical and psychological conditions and support them to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes.
Responsibilities
Case management (caseloads are manageable; Rehabilitation Assistants support administrative tasks)
Apply clinical knowledge to improve return-to-work outcomes
Develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs with employers and employees
Collaborate with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals
Work across schemes such as workers compensation, CTP, life insurance, Comcare, DVA, and employer-funded injury prevention
Assist clients to achieve return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes
Complete a variety of assessments (initial, workplace, vocational) to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers, and identify suitable employment opportunities
We welcome new graduates to apply – we offer Primary Internal Supervision.
Qualifications
Prior experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is preferred
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
General or Provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist or eligibility for Associate or Full membership with ASORC
Strong communication skills and empathy
Effective time management abilities
Current NSW Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI communities, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians
We can adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function / Industries
Health Care Provider
Wellness and Fitness Services
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📌 Rehabilitation Consultant - Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor (Sydney)
🏢 Ipar
📍 Sydney