Rehabilitation Counsellor

Back On Track, Injury Prevention & Management; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Car allowance

Travel reimbursement

Professional development allowance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Back on Track is seeking a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant to join a boutique, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality rehabilitation and return-to-work services for injured workers, their employers, and insurers. Worksites, clinics, and home offices across South East Queensland form the hybrid model.

Requirements include AHPRA/ASORC registration, minimum 2 years’ occupational rehabilitation experience (additional clinical 2+ years valued), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA or ASORC required.
• Minimum 2+ years of occupational rehabilitation experience.
• Experience includes workers' compensation and return-to-work services.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational rehabilitation services including worksite assessments.
• Develop suitable duties planning and job seeking support.
• Provide vocational assessment and labour market analysis.
• Coordinate case management and rehabilitation progress reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Active listening

Education

Registration with AHPRA or ASORC

Job description

Senior Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehabilitation Counsellor, Psychologist or Mental Health OT

Back on Track is seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Consultant - Rehab Counsellor, Psychologist or Mental Health OT - to join our respected boutique team. This role sits within a multidisciplinary environment delivering high-quality rehabilitation and return-to-work services for injured and ill workers, their employers, and insurers.

Our consultants work flexibly across home offices, client workplaces, and clinic locations throughout Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, with our headquarters in Brisbane.

Why join Back on Track?

Join a small, supportive and close-knit team where your professional contribution is genuinely valued. We are known for strong job satisfaction, sustainable workloads, and a collaborative culture where experienced clinicians can do their best work.

What you can expect:

• Flexible employment options — full-time, 9-day fortnight or part-time
• Manageable, quality-focused caseloads
• Hybrid work across home, workplace and clinic settings
• Strong peer support within an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Meaningful work supporting workers at vulnerable points in their recovery

Our team members consistently highlight our flexibility, clinical support and positive team culture — we encourage you to speak with them.

About the role

You will deliver evidence-based occupational rehabilitation services including:

• Worksite assessment
• Suitable duties planning
• Job seeking support
• Vocational assessment, labour market analysis
• Initial needs assessment
• Case management and rehabilitation support
• Formal reporting on outcomes, progress and work capacity
• Liaison with treating practitioners, employers and insurers

Depending on experience and discipline, you may also deliver:

• Psychological functional capacity evaluation
• Adjustment to injury counselling

Flexible employment terms are available for the right candidate. You’ll have the opportunity to step into real workplaces, conduct worksite assessments and meet people in diverse industries and environments—adding a practical dimension to your skillset.

About us

Back on Track is a boutique provider of injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-work services, founded by Leanne Loch in 2005. We are a well-respected team known for continuity of service, strong clinical capability and a genuine commitment to evidence-based practice.

We are:

• On the WorkCover Queensland Rehabilitation Services provider panel
• Preferred suppliers of health and wellbeing services for Queensland Government
• An OIR-accredited provider of RRTW Coordinator training

Our referrers value and respect our advice — which translate into high job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in recovery outcomes.

Join us as we head towards our 21 year in 2027!

Benefits

• Competitive salary: FTE $105,000 - $135,000 + super + car allowance + travel reimbursement + professional development allowance
• Flexible employment arrangements tailored to you
• Hybrid work model across South East Queensland
• Diverse and interesting caseload — no two days the same

About you

You will bring:

• Registration with AHPRA or ASORC
• Minimum 2+ years of occupational rehabilitation experience
• Additional 2+ years of clinical experience is highly valued
• Experience must include workers compensation, return to work services, workplace assessments and case management
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach
• Current Australian work authorisation required