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 dedicated clinical supervision, mentoring and training, we'll support you to grow with confidence – while making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.
About The Graduate Program
Structured induction with clinical skills training and a dedicated buddy.
Clinician shadowing before leading sessions independently.
Weekly supervision with an experienced clinician.
Supported ramp-up to managing your own caseload.
Learning and development built into your week.
Ongoing support from your multidisciplinary team and team leader.
What You'll Do
Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.
Provide direct, family-based, and community-based support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care.
Engage with families and stakeholders to provide education, support, and advocacy.
Continuously evaluate and refine your practice to ensure best-practice service delivery.
What You'll Get
Support
Dedicated buddy to help you settle in
1:1 supervision with an experienced clinician
Discipline and peer-to-peer support sessions
Admin support so you can focus on learning and therapy
Grow with confidence
CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
Structured clinical and soft skills training
Explicit path from graduate to independent clinician,



and beyond
Local and global career opportunities through the APM Group
Flexibility and wellbeing
Up to 12 weeks annual leave
Flexible working options as you progress
Wellbeing support for you and your family
Reward and recognition
Competitive graduate salary + bonus program
Registration and professional membership contribution
Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, where applicable
What You'll Bring
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
A genuine passion for making therapy engaging, meaningful, and fun
Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities
Current compliance checks (or willingness to obtain them)
Who We Are
We're a passionate team of allied health professionals supporting children and young people to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver fun, personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, we offer the stability and opportunities of a global organisation, with the connection and care of local multidisciplinary teams.
Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program (Sydney)
🏢 Early Start Australia
📍 Sydney