New Graduate Occupational Therapist *****)
Structured 12-month program | Weekly supervision | Gradual caseload | Daily administration time | Admin team support | Option to start as an AHA in ****
Your first Occupational Therapy role should provide the time, structure and support you need to develop as a clinician - not expect you to know everything from day one.
Life Skills Hub is seeking a graduating Occupational Therapist to join our **** New Graduate Occupational Therapy Program.
Our 12-month program has been designed by Occupational Therapists, for Occupational Therapists, to support new graduates to build strong clinical foundations, develop their professional identity and transition gradually into independent practice.
You will be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists, primary and secondary supervisors, other new graduate clinicians and our broader multidisciplinary team.
For students who would like to begin sooner, there may also be an opportunity to commence as an Allied Health Assistant during ****, before transitioning into the Occupational Therapist position once your degree and AHPRA registration are complete.
About Life Skills Hub
Life Skills Hub is a multidisciplinary allied health service in Adelaide's northern suburbs, supporting children, adolescents and young adults to build independence, participate in meaningful activities and develop genuine social connections.
We were created in response to a gap between traditional therapy services and what young people realistically needed as they grew older.
Our clinic has been designed to bridge the gap between therapy and everyday life.
Rather than working only from traditional consulting rooms, our clinicians can use kitchens, outdoor spaces, gardens, movement areas and comfortable home-style environments to support meaningful and practical therapy.
Our services include:
Occupational Therapy
Hydrotherapy
Allied Health Assistance
School and community-based services
Therapeutic and social groups, including cooking, craft, Minecraft, Dungeons and Dragons, puberty education and high school transition programs
You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants, Mentors and our administration and leadership teams.
About the role
As a New Graduate Occupational Therapist, you will support children, adolescents and young adults across a mixture of clinic, school and community environments.
You will begin with structured onboarding, observation and shadowing before gradually progressing towards joint sessions, supported assessments and increasingly independent clinical work.
Your caseload will build gradually over approximately your first six months, with the pace tailored to your learning, confidence and support needs.
Your role will progressively include:
Providing Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
Supporting young people with participation, independence and everyday life skills
Developing practical, strengths-based and goal-directed interventions
Facilitating therapeutic and structured group programs
Completing clinical documentation, therapy plans and progress reports




Collaborating with caregivers, schools and other professionals
Participating in clinical supervision, reflective practice and professional development
Reviewing client outcomes and adapting your approach where needed
You will not be expected to arrive with all the answers or a fully developed clinical style.
Asking questions, seeking support and learning from different clinicians are expected parts of the program.
Your New Graduate Program
Our structured 12-month program supports you to move gradually from university into independent clinical practice.
You will begin with comprehensive onboarding, observation and shadowing before progressively building your caseload and clinical responsibilities.
Across the program, you will develop your skills in:
Clinical reasoning, assessment, goal setting and intervention planning
Neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Sensory processing and emotional regulation
Executive functioning, routines and participation
Activities of daily living and practical life skills
Cooking, toileting and community participation
Fine and gross motor development
Handwriting and school participation
Social connection and group-based intervention
Documentation, caseload management and professional communication
Working collaboratively with caregivers, schools and multidisciplinary teams
The program is designed to build both your clinical competence and your professional identity.
As your confidence develops, you will gradually take on more complex work while continuing to receive regular supervision, protected learning time and access to experienced clinicians.
Our culture includes shared lunch breaks, daily coffee walks, collaborative problem-solving and a willingness to learn from one another across disciplines.
Supervision and support
You will receive:
Weekly individual clinical supervision
A primary and secondary supervisor
Regular New Graduate OT group supervision
Shadowing opportunities across the OT and multi-D teams
Monthly discipline-specific meetings
Monthly multidisciplinary reflective practice
Access to Team Leaders and senior clinicians for questions and shared problem-solving
Additional support when clinical or workload challenges arise
We understand that starting your first clinical role can bring a combination of excitement, uncertainty and information overload.
Our program includes:
A caseload developed gradually over approximately six months
Caseload progression tailored to your learning and confidence
Approximately 1.5–2 hours of scheduled administration time each day, with support from an admin team for scheduling and bookings.
Time to observe, practise and consolidate new skills
Support with documentation,



time management and caseload organisation
Structured learning focused on clinical and professional development
We consider your clinical growth, quality of work, professional development and client outcomes.
When challenges arise, we will work with you to understand what is contributing, provide additional support and adjust your development plan where needed.
You will have access to:
Two paid career development leave days each year
Three whole-team learning and development days per year
Protected learning opportunities within your role
Internal professional development and shared learning
Opportunities to explore and develop your clinical interests
Tools and resources
We provide:
A laptop
Access to a broad range of assessments and therapeutic resources
Paid travel allowance for offsite services
Administration support for bookings and routine administrative tasks
Flexible clinical spaces, including kitchens and outdoor areas
Start earlier as an Allied Health Assistant
The successful applicant may have the opportunity to commence with Life Skills Hub as an Allied Health Assistant during ****.
This would allow you to:
Become familiar with our team, clients and clinical environments
Learn our systems and service model
Support individual and group programs under clinician direction
Observe different therapeutic styles and approaches
Build practical experience before beginning your Occupational Therapy role
Transition into the **** program with established relationships and organisational knowledge
Transition into the Occupational Therapist role would occur following completion of your approved Occupational Therapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
About you
You may be a good fit for this role if you:
Want a structured and supportive transition into clinical practice
Are comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance
Value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based and client-centred practice
Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Are interested in supporting children, adolescents and young adults
Are open to clinic, school, group and community-based work
Are reflective and willing to consider different perspectives
Communicate warmly and respectfully with young people and their support networks
Are organised, reliable and committed to developing your professional skills
We are looking for someone who is curious, values-led, open to feedback and ready to learn.
By the commencement of the Occupational Therapist position, you will require:
An approved qualification in Occupational Therapy
Current or eligible registration with AHPRA
A current Working with Children Check
A current First Aid Certificate, including CPR
Completion of Through Their Eyes training or an accepted equivalent
Eligibility to obtain relevant Medicare provider numbers
A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
The ability to travel to school and community appointments when required
Final-year Occupational Therapy students are encouraged to apply before completing their degree.
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