Job Description
Job Description
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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 new 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 skilled and regulatory standards
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Program Structure & Support n
For everyone in the program:
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Mentorship from an experienced practitioner in your discipline
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Professional 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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Additional support for Provisional Psychologists (5+1 Internship): n
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External Supervision arranged and funded by KINNECT through our 5+1 college partner (covered under the program's retention terms)
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National Psychology Exam preparation resources and study support
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PD coordination to keep you on track
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Logbooks & Case Studies support with templates and review checkpoints
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Day-to-day leadership from your Team Manager, alongside your external supervisor
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About the Employer n
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.
About the Candidate n
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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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Work Environment n
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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: solid base salary plus incentives and benefits
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