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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