Join Lifestart as a Graduate Occupational Therapist supporting children and young people in Western Sydney through a comprehensive Allied Health Graduate Program.
Your Role
Key responsibilities include :
- Working with children, young people, and their families to set and achieve meaningful goals
- Delivering services in clients' homes, schools, preschools, community, online, or Lifestart offices
- Managing a diverse caseload to develop clinical skills in self-care, sensory and emotional regulation, motor skills, play, social interactions, and life skills
- Contributing to group programs and training for families, schools, and early childhood settings
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support client inclusion in everyday communities
About You
The company is looking for :
Soon-to-be or recent graduates completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (graduating in 2025 or early 2026)Eligible for or currently holding AHPRA registrationAligned with Lifestart’s values and motivated to make a differenceConfident communicators and natural collaboratorsFlexible, empathetic, and open to learningHolders of a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or willing to obtain themFully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) or holding a valid exemptionHolders of a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicleCompensation & Benefits
Structured and comprehensive orientationRegular clinical supervision with a senior therapistDiscipline-specific and transdisciplinary learning, including group programs and access to an online learning hubGradual caseload build-up with realistic, achievable KPIsPeer support and mentoring through joint sessions and team-based learningSupportive multidisciplinary team environmentDedicated manager for early career guidanceProvision of work laptop and phoneFlexible work arrangements, including work-from-home optionsTraining & Development
12-month Allied Health Graduate Program to support transition from university to practiceRegular clinical supervision and mentoringAccess to discipline-specific and transdisciplinary learning opportunitiesCollaboration with Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and Behaviour Support PractitionersHow to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the Graduate Program and your suitability for the role. Applications are reviewed as received. For more information, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@lifestart.org.au.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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