Rehabilitation Consultant (Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychologist)

About the role

As a Rehabilitation Consultant at Konekt, you will support individuals facing mental health, injury, or psychosocial challenges to build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve employment and wellbeing goals across the Sunshine Coast region.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver one‑on‑one rehabilitation and vocational support to clients with injury, illness, mental health or psychosocial barriers.
• Conduct assessments, develop tailored rehabilitation, wellbeing and employment plans, and monitor progress.
• Facilitate face‑to‑face and online workshops or group sessions.
• Build relationships with employers, healthcare providers, insurers and community stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on workplace adjustments, injury management and return‑to‑work planning.

Required profile

• Qualifications in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling or Social Work with AHPRA registration (including Provisional Psychologists) or ASORC/AASW membership.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, mental health or related fields (desirable).
• Current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and ability to travel locally.

Required skills

• Ability to conduct client assessments and develop individualized plans.
• Facilitation of workshops and group programs (training provided if needed).

What we offer

• Flexibility to manage your own diary and workload.
• Ongoing mentoring, professional development and multidisciplinary team support.
• Financial assistance for Provisional Psychologists, equipment and incentive opportunities.
• Salary packaging, additional leave benefits and employee discounts.