Workplace RehabilitationHelping injured workers rejoin the workforce with confidence.
When a worker can’t return to their pre-injury role, KINNECT’s rehabilitation counsellors and return-to-work specialists guide them into new employment — building practical job-seeking skills and the confidence to use them.
The short version
Job Preparation Assistance is a one-on-one service for injured workers who can’t safely return to their pre-injury role and need to seek alternative employment. A qualified KINNECT Rehabilitation Counsellor, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist helps the worker rebuild confidence and capability through resume development, interview and injury-disclosure coaching, job-search support and, where approved, retraining or host-employment opportunities.
Practical job-readiness support after injury.
Workplace injuries don’t always end with a worker returning to the same role. A reduced work capacity can mean the worker is assessed for alternative employment options — and that’s where Job Preparation Assistance steps in.
We know job-searching and interviews can feel daunting, especially with the functional and psychological aftermath of an injury. KINNECT’s approach blends counselling with hands-on coaching so the worker has the skills, the resume and the confidence to land a role that suits their new capacity.
What your consultant covers
- Vocational assessment and supportive counselling
- Resume review, refresh or development from scratch
- Coaching on how to disclose an injury to a new employer
- Interview skills training and practice
- Review of job-search techniques and the hidden job market
- Ongoing support with job applications and follow-up
- Researching and enrolling in approved retraining courses
- Exploring host-employment opportunities to demonstrate capacity
For workers stepping into a new role.
Job Preparation Assistance is for injured workers who need to find alternative employment — typically after a vocational assessment has identified suitable new directions.
Reduced capacity for pre-injury work
When a vocational assessment shows the worker can’t safely return to their old role, Job Preparation Assistance bridges the gap to suitable alternative employment.
A long time out of the job market
Time off after a serious injury can leave workers unsure about resumes, modern recruitment, or how to talk about their injury. We update their toolkit so they present at their best.
Confidence and motivation knocked
Our consultants combine counselling with practical coaching, so the worker doesn’t just have a polished resume — they have the belief and momentum to use it.
A clear path from referral to new role.
Compassionate, practical support — paced to the worker, not the paperwork.
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Referral & scoping
Tell us about the worker, the injury and where they’re at. We confirm scope, timing and the right consultant — usually within one business day.
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Vocational assessment & counselling
A qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist meets the worker, explores capacity and starts building a realistic plan.
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Job-readiness coaching
Resume development, interview skills, injury disclosure, job-search techniques and (where approved) retraining or host-employment placements.
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Apply, interview, secure work
Hands-on support through applications and interviews — and the confidence to keep going — until the worker lands a role that fits their new capacity.
Wherever it’s easiest to make progress.
Travelling to a clinic isn’t always practical — driving restrictions are common after an injury. We come to the worker, in whatever setting helps them focus.
A KINNECT clinic
A quiet, private consult room with everything we need on hand.
The worker’s home
Familiar surroundings — useful when mobility, fatigue or anxiety are factors.
A nearby café
A neutral local spot when home isn’t the right place to meet.
Other community settings
Libraries, community centres or co-working spaces — whatever works best.
Telehealth
Sessions over phone, video or email when remote support is the better fit.
Host workplaces
Onsite at a host employer when we’re building experience and demonstrating capacity.
Find a KINNECT clinic near you.
Explore our current clinic locations. Service availability varies by clinic, so contact us to confirm the right location for this service.
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Northern Territory
Practical, one-on-one job preparation.
One-on-one Job Preparation Assistance is delivered by a Rehabilitation Counsellor, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, tailored to the worker’s needs.
Need a multi-session program, group sessions or a tailored quote? Call 1300 546 632 and we’ll tailor a quote.
One-on-one consultation
Includes resume review and/or development, education on interview and injury disclosure techniques, training on accessing the hidden job market, and direct help with job applications.
- Rehabilitation Counsellor, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist
- Tailored to the worker’s capacity, role goals and location
- Delivered in-clinic, in the community or via telehealth
Common questions, answered.
What is the goal of Job Preparation Assistance?
To make sure the worker is genuinely job-ready — by educating them on what today’s job market looks for, so they can confidently pursue and secure suitable alternative employment.
Who conducts Job Preparation Assistance?
A tertiary-qualified Psychologist, Rehabilitation Counsellor or Occupational Therapist with experience supporting injured workers back to work.
Where can a worker receive the service?
Travelling to a clinic isn’t always feasible after an injury, so we come to the worker — at a KINNECT clinic, their home, a nearby café, another suitable community location, or via Skype, phone or email.
When is Job Preparation Assistance recommended?
It’s typically recommended after a vocational assessment has confirmed the worker can’t safely return to their pre-injury role and needs to transition to alternative employment.
Part of our workplace rehabilitation suite.
Job Preparation Assistance pairs naturally with these workplace rehabilitation services.
Vocational Assessments
Identify realistic alternative roles when a return to pre-injury work isn’t viable.
Learn moreHost Employment
Suitable-duties placements with a host employer to rebuild experience and confidence.
Learn moreReturn to Work Plans
Written, agreed plans for a graduated return to work — pre-injury or alternative.
Learn moreFunctional Capacity Evaluations
Standardised FCEs that confirm a worker’s safe, sustainable capacity for duties.
Learn moreInitial Needs Assessment
The first-step assessment that scopes the rehab plan and any barriers to RTW.
Learn more
Let’s get your worker job-ready.
Tell us about the worker and the role they’re aiming for — we’ll match you with the right consultant and start building confidence and capability from day one.