New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Overview

Start Your OT Career with ORS – Support, Supervision & Career Growth from Day One

Congratulations on completing your OT studies! Are you ready to start your career with a company that combines strong professional support, a great culture, and meaningful client outcomes?

At ORS, you’ll join one of Australia’s largest allied health providers and be supported every step of the way with our 6-month Graduate Program as you transition from study to clinical practice. Prepare to thrive in our team with 120+ Occupational Therapists nationally and a diverse multidisciplinary team by your side.

Why You’ll Love our Graduate Program at ORS

• Big team, big support : Work with 11 OT’s in the Newcastle / Hunter Valley Region and alongside Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, and Behaviour Support Practitioners. You’ll never feel like the “only new grad in the room.”
• Reduced caseload : while you learn the ropes.
• Formal Weekly 1 : 1 supervision (1 hour) : Structured, consistent, and delivered by experienced clinicians to support you clinically and operationally.
• Access to training : we have tens of hours of pre-recorded training accessible for you to upskill in the areas that most interest you.
• A cohort of grads starting with you : Instant peers, friendships, and shared learning with training and networking in the new-grad program.
• Flexibility : Choose full-time or part-time, flexible hours, WFH options, and even a compressed 9-day fortnight.
• A dedicated manager to help you map out your career growth plan.

About the Role

As a Graduate OT, you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients aged 0–65 in homes, schools, group programs, and the community. Your caseload can be tailored to your interests to make sure you are doing work that you find the most meaningful. You’ll deliver assessments and interventions such as :

Career Pathways & PD

At ORS, your career grows with you. We offer :

Culture & Wellbeing

We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. That means :

What We’re Looking For

About ORS

For over 30 years, ORS has delivered person-centred, evidence-based allied health services across Australia. We’ve now grown to over 750 employees but our focus hasn’t changed — supporting our clients, and supporting our team.

Apply today — we’d love to meet you! Graduate OTs will be invited to connect with our OT Managers to learn more about the role and our supportive culture.

If your CV isn’t ready, no problem! Reach out for a confidential chat :

Brad Smith - 0438 713 160 or bradley.smith@orsgroup.com.au

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, parents returning to work, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

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