Graduate Program 2026 – Rehabilitation Counsellors

We have exciting opportunities for Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellors to join our growing Sydney teams, with roles available at Macquarie Park and Mascot.

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.

Our 12-month Graduate Program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career as a Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant, and a permanent role at KINNECT.

As a Rehabilitation Counsellor, you'll support injured workers through the psychosocial and vocational aspects of recovery and return to work. You'll develop the skills to:

• Assess psychosocial, vocational and environmental factors impacting an injured worker's recovery
• Provide counselling and goal-setting support to address barriers to return to work
• Develop individualised return-to-work plans alongside employers, insurers and treating practitioners
• Identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and the local labour market
• Case manage complex claims with clear, comprehensive reporting
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation aligned to professional and regulatory standards

For everyone in the program:

• Mentorship from an experienced practitioner in your discipline
• Professional Development through structured PD activities, workshops and tailored training
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration with OTs, rehab counsellors, physios, exercise physiologists and psychologists
• Cohort Learning via internal forums, shadowing and peer sessions across our national network
• Personalised Learning to align development with your interests and goals
• Clear Career Pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program and Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program

• Work-Life Balance: flexible hours, hybrid options, part-time arrangements considered
• Diverse Exposure: work across multiple industries, regions and worksites
• Career Progression: leadership pathways including our Emerging Leaders Program, Workplace Rehabilitation Success Program and Psych Focus Group
• The Tools to Do the Job: pool cars, laptop and mobile for work and personal use
• Team Culture: birthday leave, monthly incentives and regular social events
• Competitive Package: strong base salary plus incentives and benefits

"KINNECT is my dream job. The support, resources and growth opportunities have been amazing." Cailin, Rehabilitation Counsellor

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• A Rehabilitation Counsellor who holds or is eligible for registration with ASORC (Full) or RCCAA (Full) by commencement
• Passionate about Workplace Rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact
• A strong communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary team
• A confident problem-solver who works well in a dynamic environment
• The holder of a full, valid Australian driver's licence
• Bonus: prior experience in vocational counselling, employment services or workplace rehabilitation.

Click Apply to submit your resume and cover letter (and academic transcript if available).

Questions? Contact our Careers Team at *******@kinnect.com.au.

Start with the program, stay for the career. Let's make a difference, together.

This position is being sourced directly by KINNECT. We respectfully request no agency approaches.