Vocational Rehab Consultant (Psychologist/Rehab Counsellor)

Job No:KIP1318

Employment Type:Full Time

Location:Gold Coast

About Us

At KINNECT, we help people return to life and work through tailored workplace rehabilitation services. As we continue to grow, we're committed to creating a supportive environment where highly skilled professionals can build their careers while making a real difference.

Join our team of happy, highly skilled people, creating sustainable value, where collaboration, professional development and quality outcomes are at the heart of what we do.

Let the Journey Begin

We are seeking an outcome-focused Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team on the Gold Coast.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys job seeking, employer engagement and helping people identify and secure lasting employment.

You will support injured workers who are unable to return to their pre-injury employer to identify suitable employment options, build job readiness, engage with employers, attend interviews and achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes under the workers compensation scheme.

This is not a traditional clinical counselling role. The focus is on vocational rehabilitation, employment outcomes and practical support to help people successfully transition into new work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vocational guidance, job readiness support and practical job-seeking assistance to injured workers seeking new employment
• Conduct labour market research to identify realistic employment options aligned with each worker's functional capacity, transferable skills, experience and interests
• Support workers with resumes, cover letters, job applications and interview preparation
• Develop individualised return-to-work plans aligned with medical advice and current labour market opportunities
• Canvass employers directly to identify suitable employment, interview and placement opportunities
• Support workers through the recruitment and placement process to achieve sustainable employment outcomes
• Liaise with insurers, employers and treating health practitioners to coordinate effective return-to-work planning
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in line with legislative, insurer and organisational requirements

Why Join KINNECT

• Personalised training and structured supervision
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development, including access to our Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program, Emerging Leaders Program, and Psych Focus Group
• For Provisional Psychologists: partnership with COPP (College of Professional Psychology) to support your 5+1 internship year
• Regular pay reviews and monthly performance-based incentives
• Supportive and positive team culture
• Dynamic culture with birthday leave and regular social events

Hear From the Team

"Occupational Rehab at KINNECT is not the traditional psychology path, but it is incredibly rewarding. I have 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 both professionally and personally."

Geordie M, Lead Registered Psychologist

What Will You Bring to the Role?

• Rehabilitation Counsellors: eligibility for or current full membership of ASORC
• A genuine passion for helping others. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Competence with case management software and general IT tools
• A current and valid driver's licence
• Bonus: experience in vocational counselling, employment services or return-to-work services

ABOUT KINNECT

When you work for KINNECT, you work with like-minded people whoenjoy a variety of challenges each day. Be a part of the journeyas we change lives through creating health certainty at work.

Let the Journey Begin
Due to growing demand for our services, we are seeking experienced full-time Occupational Health Doctors to play a key role in our mission to help Australians stay healthy, safe, and productive at work. With multiple opportunities available across our clinics nationally, this is your chance to join KINNECT wherever you're based.

This exciting opportunity is available at any of our clinics nationally. You'll deliver pre-employment medicals, health surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments for clients across Australia's resources, transport, construction and manufacturing sectors.

If you're a dynamic, tech-savvy and innovation-minded medical professional with a passion for occupational health, we'd love to hear from you.

About KINNECT
KINNECT is a market-leading, Australian-owned company founded in 1996 specialising in Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation. Our "why" is "to help people", and our Core Values are "happy, highly skilled people, creating sustainable value" with no surprises. With a national team of over 300 people and a commitment to innovation, KINNECT is at the forefront of fostering healthier workplaces across Australia.

Here's why you'll love being part of the KINNECT team:

• Supportive Clinical Network: Work within a highly supportive environment led by our Chief Medical Officer and a national team of Occupational Physicians and Occupational Health Doctors. Regular CPD peer review meetings, clinical collaboration, and ready access to support are part of the culture.
• Vibrant Work Culture: Enjoy a workplace that embraces openness, innovation, and appreciation. Your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your contributions matter.
• Flexible Work Structure: We offer genuine flexibility, with working hours and arrangements built around your availability.
• Professional Development: We actively invest in your growth, including support for Rail AHP, RSHQ EMO/AMA, and MRO training and other professional development opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Be part of a diverse team of nurses, allied health professionals, and admin staff, all working together to deliver high-quality occupational health and rehabilitation services.
• Efficient Administrative Support: Work with a highly skilled medical administration team that helps streamline your clinical workload, allowing you to focus on patient care.
• Advanced Technology Systems: Embrace leading digital tools and systems that simplify workflows and support fast, high-quality service delivery across clinical and remote settings.

About you
We're looking for a registered medical practitioner who is passionate about occupational health and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Key attributes, experience, and capabilities include:

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner and Australian work rights
• Experience in Occupational Medicine (ideally 2+ years) or a commitment to move into this field
• Rail AHP, RSHQ EMO/AMA, and MRO accreditation (or equivalent state-based accreditation), or willingness to obtain - support provided if not already qualified
• Strong Clinical Judgment - crucial for effective decision-making and client interactions
• Strong digital literacy and technical competence - KINNECT is a leader in technology-enabled occupational health; high comfort with digital systems is a must
• Customer-Centric Mindset - a clear focus on delivering high-quality, client-oriented healthcare services
• Team Player with Independence - confident working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Exceptional Communication Skills - capable of fostering clear, efficient, and constructive exchanges that keep teams and clients aligned

KINNECT is seeking experienced Occupational Health Doctors for full-time roles across Australia. You will deliver pre-employment medicals, health surveillance and fitness-for-work assessments for clients across resources, transport, construction and manufacturing sectors.

Join a national team of specialists leveraging digital health tools and multidisciplinary collaboration. The role offers opportunities across clinic sites nationwide, supportive professional development and a focus on