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Rehabilitation Counsellor

ANZSCO 272114

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

28%

Female share

70%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Rehabilitation Counsellors assist physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community.

What they typically do

  • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups.
  • Assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour.
  • Presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change.
  • Consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs.
  • May work in a call centre.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
42.6%
VIC
18.7%
QLD
15%
SA
8.8%
WA
8.3%
ACT
2.8%
TAS
2.8%
NT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Rehabilitation Counsellor.