Careers at KINNECTStudent Placements & Internships
Help people, learn on the job and love your work. KINNECT is a great place to get a head start in your career in workplace rehabilitation and occupational health.
A placement with purpose.
One EVP, four ways for placement students
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Meaningful work that matters
Sit in on real assessments helping injured and ill workers, not simulated cases.
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Come for the challenge, stay for the people
A discipline-specific supervisor who sits with you weekly, plus a multi-disciplinary team you ride along with to client sites.
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A place to grow your craft
Candid feedback in the moment and a written summary at the end that maps back to your university's competencies. Many placement students go on to apply for our Graduate Program.
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Company values lived locally
Highly Skilled, Happy People, Sustainable Value and No Surprises, lived at the clinic that hosts you.
Designed in partnership with your university
We work with your university to make sure your placement meets their requirements and you get the most from your time with us.
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Discipline-specific supervisor
If you’re studying Exercise Physiology, your supervisor will also be an Exercise Physiologist.
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Multi-disciplinary team
Work alongside Physiotherapists, Psychologists, OTs, AEPs, Nurses and Rehab Counsellors helping injured or ill workers.
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Transport to client sites
We'll get you to the workplaces and worksites you need to visit, so there's no need for your own vehicle.
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Mentoring from leaders
Support and mentoring throughout your placement from KINNECTers and our Executive Leadership Team.
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Student Placements
Your placement lets you try a role before you apply.
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A welcoming culture
A workplace that genuinely values the participation of students.
Eligible disciplines
We accept applications from students in any year of the following degrees:
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Counselling
Exercise Physiology
Osteopathy
Psychology
Your placement journey
Five steps from application through to a conversation about life after graduation. Click through to see what each stage looks like.
Apply
Submit the form below with your degree, year of study and preferred dates. We confirm receipt and start matching you against supervisor capacity at your nearest KINNECT location.
Flexible placement dates (within reason)
We can accommodate short and longer placements, in term time or holidays, and across metro and regional offices. Honest caveat: placement timing is agreed with both your university and the receiving KINNECT location's supervisor capacity, so we'll confirm what's available rather than promise everything is on the table. The earlier you talk to us, the more options we have.
Read this before you apply
This placement isn't for you if…
- You want a research-only placement with no client contact.
- You're not comfortable being observed and given direct feedback as you learn.
- You'd prefer a single-site clinical placement rather than a mix of clinic, onsite client visits and case discussion.
What you can expect from us
A discipline-specific supervisor who will sit with you weekly, transport to client sites so you don't need a car, candid feedback in the moment and a written summary at the end of the placement, and an honest conversation about whether the Graduate Program could be a fit for you.
Your placement could be your first job
Knowing first-hand how instrumental a good placement can be, I'm enthusiastic about welcoming placement students and helping turn out the next generation of workplace rehabilitation professionals.
Dave started at KINNECT for his prac placement while studying Exercise Physiology at QUT. He impressed founder Kevin Conlon enough to be offered a role on graduation, returned years later as General Manager and stepped into the CEO role in July 2024.
- Career arc
- QUT placementExercise PhysiologyExercise PhysiologistFirst role at KINNECTGeneral ManagerReturned to leadCEOJuly 2024
Tell us about your placement
Share a few details and your CV; we'll match you with a KINNECT location and a discipline-specific supervisor.
Ready to start your journey?
Talk to our careers team or browse current vacancies.