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Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027

Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027

Avina • Wollongong, AU
11 days ago
Job description

Start your OT career with structure, support and room to grow.

At Avina, we’re a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

With a team of 400+ clinicians, we deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics and Positive Behaviour Support across community, clinic and telehealth settings.

Our Values Guide How We Work Every Day

Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful

Your Graduate Year at Avina

Starting your first role as an Occupational Therapist is a big transition. Our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to give you the structure, clinical support and practical experience to build confidence gradually rather than expecting you to know everything from day one.

Your graduate journey begins with structured onboarding and caseload ramp-up, giving you time to learn our systems, understand the NDIS environment, develop your clinical skills and gradually transition into independent practice.

Throughout Your First Year, You'll Be Supported Through

  • A structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
  • Initial shadowing with experienced clinicians
  • Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you begin seeing clients independently
  • Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
  • Support from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and clinical leaders
  • Discipline-specific graduate learning and development
  • Ongoing multidisciplinary learning sessions throughout your graduate year
  • Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
  • Peer learning and opportunities to connect with other graduates
  • Access to Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
  • Regular opportunities to provide feedback and help shape the Graduate Program

What You'll Learn

Your graduate year will help you build both the clinical and practical skills needed to work confidently within community and disability practice.

Depending on your caseload and location, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills across areas such as:

  • Functional assessments
  • Capacity building and goal-based intervention
  • Daily living and independence
  • Sensory, motor and emotional regulation
  • Assistive technology and equipment
  • Working with families, carers and support networks
  • NDIS documentation and report writing
  • Clinical risk and safe practice
  • Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll support participants across home, school, clinic and community environments, delivering strengths-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy.

As your confidence and capability develop, you’ll gradually take greater ownership of your caseload while continuing to have access to supervision, mentoring and clinical support.

Graduate Opportunities

Our 2027 Graduate Opportunities Are Currently Available Across

New South Wales

  • Orange
  • Goulburn
  • Penrith
  • Dubbo
  • Wollongong
  • East Maitland
  • Tamworth
  • Armidale
  • Alstonville
  • Gosford

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completion
  • AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
  • Genuine interest in disability and community-based practice
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain them

Start Your OT Career with Avina

You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. We’re looking for graduates who are curious, willing to learn and passionate about building their skills while making a meaningful difference.

If you’re looking for a graduate role where you’ll be supported as you transition from university into practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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