Rehabilitation Consultant — Flexible, Impactful Return-to-Work

Konekt; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Konekt is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support clients recovering from injury or illness, guiding return-to-work and connection to what matters most. You will assess needs, set recovery goals, and coordinate with workplaces, healthcare providers, and insurers to drive sustainable outcomes.

Join a flexible, autonomy-focused environment with strong clinical frameworks and opportunities to collaborate across stakeholders, delivering impact across diverse settings and client communities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (Provisional is fine), Social Work or Rehabilitation Counselling required.
• AHPRA, AASW or ASORC credentials preferred or required where applicable.
• Must pass a national criminal check and a WWCC (Working with Children) check as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' rehabilitation needs following injury or illness across physical, ergonomic, psychosocial or functional capacity evaluations.
• Define meaningful recovery or employment goals and co-design tailored rehabilitation plans.
• Manage cases end-to-end by coordinating with workplaces, healthcare providers or insurers, monitoring progress and adjusting plans.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Professional integrity

Education

Psychology/Social Work/Rehab Counselling

Job description

Konekt is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to support clients recovering from injury or illness, guiding return-to-work and connection to what matters most. You will assess needs, set recovery goals, and coordinate with workplaces, healthcare providers, and insurers to drive sustainable outcomes.

Join a flexible, autonomy-focused environment with strong clinical frameworks and opportunities to collaborate across stakeholders, delivering impact across diverse settings and client communities.