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ANZSCO 272114Updated 2026-01-29
Rehabilitation Counsellor
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 272114OSCA 261135
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 108k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2070
Salary range: AUD 97k-AUD 119k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
42.6%
NSW
18.7%
VIC
15%
QLD
Education mix
44.9%
bachelor degree
43%
Post graduate
4.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Rehabilitation Counsellors assist physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community.
What you 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.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (44.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour.
- • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups.
- • Consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2070
Annual median: AUD 108k
Range: AUD 97k-AUD 119k