Occupational Therapist, Psych or Rehab Counsellor

Gold Coast - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Looking for work that feels meaningful at the end of the day - not just busy

This local Bundall business believes occupational rehabilitation works best when people feel genuinely seen supported and understood. Their consultants work at the intersection of health work and wellbeing helping individuals regain confidence purpose and sustainable function following injury illness or psychological distress.

Due to continued growth on the Gold Coast they are expanding their multidisciplinary team and are seeking an Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Counsellor and Psychologist to join them at Consultant and Senior Consultant levels.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a tick-the-box type of rehabilitation role.

You will be trusted to think critically work collaboratively and tailor your approach to each individual. Youll have the autonomy to do your job properly balanced with the support of an experienced leadership team who value quality outcomes over volume.

Your work will span physical psychological and workplace-based rehabilitation supporting people through complex real-life challenges and helping them return to work safely confidently and sustainably.

The Opportunity

You will manage a diverse and meaningful caseload across:

WorkCover
DVA
Employer and early intervention services

Your day-to-day work will involve close collaboration with injured workers employers insurers medical practitioners and internal team members ensuring rehabilitation plans are practical person-centred and aligned with best practice.

The Job

Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist you will play a key role in helping individuals regain functional independence and confidence at work and at home. Your work will include:

Functional workplace and activities of daily living assessments
Ergonomic and injury prevention education
Problem-solving workplace barriers to return to work
Development and facilitation of tailored return-to-work plans
End-to-end occupational rehabilitation case management
Clear high-quality reporting and stakeholder communication

Rehabilitation Counsellor

As a Rehabilitation Counsellor you will support individuals through the psychosocial and vocational aspects of recovery helping them navigate both personal and workplace challenges. Your role will include:

One-to-one psychosocial and mental health support
Vocational and return-to-work planning
Managing occupational rehabilitation cases across multiple schemes
Coordinating employers insurers and treating practitioners
Supporting clients through complex emotional and workplace barriers
Applying counselling communication and conflict-resolution skills daily

Psychologist

As a Psychologist your work will focus on mental health adjustment and workplace wellbeing. You will support individuals and organisations through:

One-to-one psychological and mental health support
Early intervention and workplace mental health services
Complex return-to-work and adjustment-related cases
Delivery of workshops and onsite mental health programs
Collaboration on team interventions and workplace consultations
Supporting psychologically safe workplace practices

Consultant & Senior Consultant Pathways

We tailor roles based on experience and strengths:

Consultant: Structured caseload strong mentoring and development ideal for building depth and confidence
Senior Consultant: Greater complexity mental health focus leadership involvement mentoring and contribution to workplace programs

Who Were Looking For

A qualification in Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Counselling or Psychology
5 years experience
Registration (or eligibility) with the relevant professional body
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management
The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders with confidence
Curiosity creativity and a willingness to think differently
High integrity and professionalism
A warm empathetic and person-centred approach
A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in people
A current drivers licence and access to a vehicle

We encourage applications from experienced clinicians and graduates with strong values and motivation.

What Youll Get In Return

Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
Supportive experienced Gold Coast leadership
Ongoing professional development and supervision
A diverse interesting caseload
A culture built on respect quality and integrity
Work that genuinely makes a difference

Whats Next

If youre an Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation Counsellor or Psychologist who wants meaningful people-centred work not just another job wed love to hear from you.

Call Miranda on (07)or email your updated CV to

Looking for work that feels meaningful at the end of the day - not just busyThis local Bundall business believes occupational rehabilitation works best when people feel genuinely seen supported and understood. Their consultants work at the intersection of health work and wellbeing helping individual...