Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellor – Flexible Locations

Are you a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor looking for flexible contract work with purpose? Join a team that’s committed to helping people recover, rebuild, and return to work and life.

We’re seeking experienced Contractor Rehabilitation Counsellors to deliver high-quality vocational rehabilitation services across a range of schemes including workers’ compensation, CTP, and government-funded programs across the following regions:

• Coffs Harbour
• Port Macquarie
• Lismore / Tweed Heads
• Dubbo

About the opportunity:

As a contractor, you’ll enjoy autonomy and flexibility while working with a supportive multidisciplinary team. You’ll provide tailored rehabilitation services to clients experiencing injury, illness, or disability—helping them achieve sustainable return-to-work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vocational and psychosocial assessments
• Develop and implement individualised return-to-work plans
• Provide counselling and support for physical and psychological injuries Liaise with employers, insurers, and health professionals
• Maintain accurate case notes and meet compliance standards

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Social Work or Psychology
• Full registration with ASORC, AASW or APHRA
• Considerable experience working in occupational rehabilitation and proven track record of contracting with other clients.
• Strong communication and case management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• Full driver's licence and own vehicle

What We Offer:

• Competitive contractor rates
• Flexible hours and workload
• Supportive team environment
• Access to resources and clinical support
• Opportunity for ongoing work

About APM WorkCare

We are more than 14,750 people in 11 countries with a global purpose - enabling better lives.

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services. 

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

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