In-Demand Academic services Jobs in Townsville, Qld

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Graduate Rehabilitation Counsellors and Provisional Psychologists to join our teams across North Queensland, with roles available in Cairns, Mackay and Gladstone.

About KINNECT

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.

Your Graduate Pathway to Success

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

You'll develop the skills to:

Assess clients' cognitive, psychological, psychosocial and vocational functioning to identify barriers to return to work
Develop individualised rehabilitation plans alongside medical professionals, employers and insurers
Deliver evidence-based interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and stress management
Provide adjustment-to-injury counselling and help clients build effective coping strategies
Identify new employment goals through vocational counselling and assessment, and support job-seeking aligned to capacity and local labour market
Monitor progress and adjust strategies to achieve successful return-to-work outcomes
Maintain accurate documentation aligned to professional and regulatory standards

Program Structure & Support

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

Additional support for Provisional Psychologists (5+1 Internship):

External Supervision arranged and funded by KINNECT through our 5+1 college partner (covered under the program's retention terms)
National Psychology Exam preparation resources and study support
PD coordination to keep you on track
Logbooks & Case Studies support with templates and review checkpoints
Day-to-day leadership from your Team Manager, alongside your external supervisor

What Makes KINNECT Special

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

Hear From Our Team

"Occupational Rehab at KINNECT isn't the traditional psychology path, but it's incredibly rewarding. I've 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." Geordie M, Lead Registered Psychologist

Who Should Apply

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

Provisional or fully qualified Psychologist: hold or eligible for AHPRA registration, OR
Rehabilitation Counsellor: hold or eligible for 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
The holder of a full, valid Australian driver's licence
Bonus: prior experience in vocational counselling, employment services or workplace rehabilitation.

Ready to Apply?

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

Questions? Contact our Careers Team at [email protected].

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.

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