Talent.com
Avina
Occupational Therapist | Graduate ProgramAvina • Dandenong, AU
Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program

Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program

Avina • Dandenong, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Starting your first role as an Occupational Therapist is a big transition. You should not have to arrive with all the answers. At Avina, our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to give you structure, people to turn to and the practical experience to become the clinician or practitioner you want to be.

Avina is a national allied health and behaviour support organisation, delivering community and clinic-based support to people across the lifespan, with 400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Values

Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful.

Your Graduate Year at Avina

Someone has your back

Your first year as an Occupational Therapist is about developing your clinical identity and building confidence in your own practice.

When you start with us, your first weeks are about learning, observing, asking questions and gradually taking on more.

The program begins with a structured 9-week onboarding and caseload ramp-up, supported by:

  • Shadowing with experienced clinicians
  • Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practice
  • Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
  • Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
  • Working collaboratively within an MDT
  • Peer learning and connection with other graduates
  • Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities

What You'll Learn

Become the clinician you want to be

Across your graduate year, you'll be exposed to a broad range of Occupational Therapy practice, learning alongside experienced clinicians, discipline peers and other graduates.

You'll have opportunities to build your capability across a range of Occupational Therapy practice areas, including:

  • Functional assessment and capacity building
  • Daily living, participation and independence
  • Sensory, motor and emotional regulation
  • Assistive technology and equipment

Alongside your clinical caseload, you'll also build broader professional skills, including:

  • NDIS documentation and report writing
  • Clinical risk and safe practice

What You'll Be Doing

Work that matters

You'll deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Occupational Therapy services across community, clinic, home and school environments.

As your capability grows, you'll take on greater ownership of a real caseload. The aim isn't to make you "productive" as quickly as possible, it's to help you become safe, thoughtful and confident in work that makes a real difference.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completion
  • AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
  • Interest in disability and community-based practice
  • Curiosity, initiative, willingness to learn and openness to feedback
  • 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

Graduate Opportunities

  • Melbourne North West - Footscray, Yarraville, Sunshine, Werribee
  • Melbourne North East - Northcote, Preston, Epping, Greensborough, Bundoora
  • Melbourne East/Inner South - South Yarra, Brighton, Richmond, Hawthorn, Clayton
  • Melbourne South East - Dandenong, Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren

Other Occupational Therapy graduate opportunities we're recruiting for can be found on our Indeed page: https://au./cmp/Avina/jobs

If you're keen to build skills across a varied caseload, with real supervision and a team that actually has your back, we'd like to hear from you.

https://www.avinatherapy.com.au/

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search

Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program • Dandenong, AU

Similar jobs

Deliver with Uber Eats - Sign Up and Start Earning

Uber eatsCowes, VIC, AU

Start Delivering with Uber Eats.Delivering with Uber Eats is an alternative to a part-time or full-time job and you can get your earnings weekly.Delivering with Uber Eats allows you to earn quick c... Show more

 • Promoted

Radiation Therapist

GenesisCareMitcham, AU

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.GenesisCare has an excit... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior OT – Home-Based Care & Community Impact

Australian UnityDandenong, AU
Remote

A leading integrated healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based care in Melbourne’s South-East, specifically in Dandenong.The role offers the ... Show more

 • Promoted

General Practitioner

GP2Oz LtdHastings, AU

Our client is growing and weare looking for a passionate UK, Malaysian, Irish or NZGP to join their dynamic team.Full timehours are available and with the practice openfrom 8 a.Has adapted to COVID... Show more

 • Promoted

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Southern

Better Health NetworkSouth Eastern Suburbs Melbourne, VIC, AU

Grade 1 or Grade 2 (dependent on experience).Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time or Part-Time | Parkdale & Chelsea.Help children thrive through meaningful participation and famil... Show more

Senior Occupational Therapist - Southeast Melbourne - Dandenong, Vic

Australian UnityDandenong, AU

Senior Occupational Therapist – Southeast Melbourne – Dandenong, Vic.Join us as an OT in Melbourne South East (Dandenong area).We’re looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to deliver evide... Show more

 • Promoted

Educator

Eden AcademyBotanic Ridge, VIC, AU

Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time.Industry Leading Above Award Rate.Discounted Childcare Fees for our working parents*.Ready to be valued? Join the family at.BRAND NEW Centre Eden Academy Botanic Rid... Show more

Lifestyle Coordinator | Ringwood

Estia Investments Pty LtdRingwood, VIC, AU

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference.If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meani... Show more

Occupational Therapist (NDIS)

ORS GroupPakenham, VIC, AU

Occupational Therapist – Pakenham.Flexible Hours | Supportive Leadership | Work–Life Balance Prioritised.Are you an Occupational Therapist with around 2 years’ experience ready to take the next ste... Show more

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC) - EDUCATORS - OUTER EAST

TeamKidsRingwood, VIC, AU

TeamKids is Hiring Educators in our Outer East Region! .Offering Flexible Shifts, Extra Pay and Fun every day.TeamKids has been approved for the Early Childhood Education & Care Retention Payme... Show more

Outside School Hours Care Educator - Tyabb

Camp AustraliaBass, VIC, AU

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Camp Australia is looking for.As an educator with us, you'll be at the heart of all the fun and excitement, whether it's before sch... Show more

Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

APMSomerville, AU

On the Early Start Australia Graduate program, you’ll feel all in from day one.In a close-knit allied health team, learning from each other and building lasting friendships along the way.With dedic... Show more

 • Promoted

Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

Early Start AustraliaSomerville, VIC, AU

On the Early Start Australia Graduate program, you’ll feel all in from day one.In a close-knit allied health team, learning from each other and building lasting friendships along the way.With dedic... Show more

OSHC Lead and Assistant Educators

Windermere Child and Family ServicesKoo Wee Rup, VIC, AU

Are you a qualified OSHC Lead or Assistant, or a teaching student eager to embark on a fulfilling role? If you are enthusiastic and passionate about providing exciting and engaging activities for s... Show more

Occupational Therapist

Uniting AgeWellBerwick, VIC, AU

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy ac... Show more

Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy (OT) & Rehabilitation - Healthcarelink Support

Healthcarelink SupportCranbourne, VIC, AU

Physiotherapists – Private Practice & Aged Care (Victoria).Remuneration: $77,000 – $80,000.Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon, Morwell, Moe, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Cowes, Warragul, Drouin, Pakenham, Beacon... Show more

Casual Academic Register – Placement Facilitator (CNHS)

01 Flinders UniversityMitcham, AU

Flinders University is recruiting a Casual Placement Educator (Facilitation) in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The role supports undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students during t... Show more

 • Promoted

Physiotherapist

Plena HealthcareKilsyth, VIC, AU

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider delivering services across Residential and Community Aged Care, with over 20 years’ experience.Our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, ... Show more

Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - Croydon

Pulse HealthcareCroydon, AU

Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant - Croydon.Croydon University Hospital is seeking a Band 4 Locum Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated team.This role is essential for supporting the delivery of hig... Show more

 • Promoted

Outside School Hours Care Educator - Balnarring

Camp AustraliaBass, VIC, AU

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Camp Australia is looking for.As an educator with us, you'll be at the heart of all the fun and excitement, whether it's before sch... Show more