This isn’t a sink-or-swim graduate role. At Better Rehab, our Graduate Program is built by clinicians, for clinicians! With structure, mentorship, flexibility and backing from a multidisciplinary team, we want to set you up for long-term success beyond your grad year.

Job Description

Graduate Physiotherapist Better Rehab Graduate Program 2027

Start your Physiotherapy career with real support, real flexibility, and clinicians who genuinely have your back.

This isn’t a sink-or-swim graduate role. At Better Rehab, our Graduate Program is built by clinicians, for clinicians! With structure, mentorship, flexibility and backing from a multidisciplinary team, we want to set you up for long-term success beyond your grad year.

Why Better Rehab?

Flexibility with structure. Autonomy with real support.

We’re a national, clinician-founded and clinician-led organisation. Our leaders understand clinical life because they’ve lived it. This means realistic KPIs, genuine flexibility, and an setting focused on quality care, not numbers.

You’ll have autonomy over your diary, flexibility across community, clinic and work-from-home options, and strong supervision to support your growth every step of the way.

The Role

Working in Newcastle, you’ll support NDIS participants aged 6–65 years across a varied community caseload, including:

Neurological conditionsSpinal cord injuriesMultiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neuron DiseaseThis is a community-based role, delivering functional, participant-led therapy across homes, day centres, parks and clinic spaces.

You’ll:





Complete meaningful assessments and design practical therapy plansBuild long-term relationships and see real progressWork closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team Our Graduate Program

We believe graduates thrive with visible, structured and consistent support.

You’ll receive:

A graduate-specific induction week (NDIS, community practice & life at Better Rehab)1:1 discipline-specific supervision6 months of structured induction, training and upskilling4 paid study leave days per yearLaptop, phone and fully resourced therapy kits Flexibility & Rewards

Better Flex Policy – flexible hours and the ability to flex off once client work is completeClear, achievable KPIsBetter Rewards Program – bonus pay, extra leave, PD, tech or experiencesPaid Parental Leave – 8 weeks (primary), 2 weeks (secondary)Travel reimbursement at 92c/kmNational opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

Physiotherapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)Passion for supporting people with disabilityDriver’s licence and own vehicleNDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Additional Information

Apply Now

Your CV doesn’t need to be perfect, your values matter more.

For a confidential chat, contact Lizi on (phone hidden)

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au

Commitment to Diversity:

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.

If you think you’d be great in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au

📌 Physiotherapy Graduate Program 2027 (Newcastle)
🏢 Better Rehab
📍 Newcastle