Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program ****
Structured onboarding & caseload ramp-up
Regular supervision, shadowing & senior OT support
Diverse community caseload + MDT learning
Avina Graduate Program ****
Start your OT career with structure, support and room to grow.
At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
With a team of 400+ clinicians, we deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics and Positive Behaviour Support across community, clinic and telehealth settings.
Our values guide how we work every day:
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
Your Graduate Year at Avina
Starting your first role as an Occupational Therapist is a big transition. Our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to give you the structure, clinical support and practical experience to build confidence gradually rather than expecting you to know everything from day one.
Your graduate journey begins with structured onboarding and caseload ramp-up, giving you time to learn our systems, understand the NDIS environment, develop your clinical skills and gradually transition into independent practice.
Throughout your first year, you'll be supported through:
A structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
Initial shadowing with experienced clinicians
Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you begin seeing clients independently
Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
Support from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and clinical leaders
Discipline-specific graduate learning and development
Ongoing multidisciplinary learning sessions throughout your graduate year
Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
Peer learning and opportunities to connect with other graduates
Access to Communities of Practice and broader career development opportunities




Regular opportunities to provide feedback and help shape the Graduate Program
What You'll Learn
Your graduate year will help you build both the clinical and practical skills needed to work confidently within community and disability practice.
Depending on your caseload and location, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills across areas such as:
Functional assessments
Capacity building and goal-based intervention
Daily living and independence
Sensory, motor and emotional regulation
Assistive technology and equipment
Working with families, carers and support networks
NDIS documentation and report writing
Clinical risk and safe practice
Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
What You'll Be Doing
You'll support participants across home, school, clinic and community environments, delivering strengths-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy.
As your confidence and capability develop, you'll gradually take greater ownership of your caseload while continuing to have access to supervision, mentoring and clinical support.
Graduate Opportunities
Our **** graduate opportunities are currently available across:
Brisbane - East/Central, North, South, West
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Townsville
Logan – Marsden, Park Ridge, Greenbank
Toowoomba
Moreton Bay
Ipswich
Redlands & Bayside – Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Birkdale
What You'll Bring
Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completion
AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
Genuine interest in disability and community-based practice
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Strong communication and organisational skills
Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
Start Your OT Career with Avina
You don't need to arrive knowing everything. We're looking for graduates who are curious, willing to learn and passionate about building their skills while making a meaningful difference.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027 (Queensland)
🏢 Avina
📍 Queensland