Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program ****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 | PurposefulYour Graduate Year at AvinaStarting 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-upInitial shadowing with experienced cliniciansReverse shadowing and supported sessions as you begin seeing clients independentlyRegular discipline-specific clinical supervisionSupport from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and clinical leadersDiscipline-specific graduate learning and developmentOngoing multidisciplinary learning sessions throughout your graduate yearCase consultation, report review and clinical feedbackPeer learning and opportunities to connect with other graduatesAccess to Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunitiesRegular opportunities to provide feedback and help shape the Graduate ProgramWhat You'll LearnYour graduate year will help you build both the clinical and practical skills needed to work confidently within community and disability practice.Functional assessmentsCapacity building and goal-based interventionDaily living and independenceSensory, motor and emotional regulationAssistive technology and equipmentWorking with families, carers and support networksNDIS documentation and report writingClinical risk and protected practiceWorking effectively within a multidisciplinary teamWhat You'll Be DoingYou'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 OpportunitiesOur **** graduate opportunities are currently available across:Melbourne Inner North – Brunswick, Northcote, Preston, ThornburyMelbourne North East – Heidelberg, Bundoora, TemplestoweMelbourne East – Box Hill, Ringwood, Wantirna, BoroniaBayside, Glen Eira & Stonnington – Brighton, Prahran, South YarraMelbourne South East – Clyde North, Cranbourne, Narre WarrenMelbourne West – Point Cook, Tarneit, Taylors LakesWhat You'll BringBachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completionAHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registrationGenuine interest in disability and community-based practiceCuriosity and willingness to learnStrong communication and organisational skillsDriver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain themStart Your OT Career with AvinaWe don't need you 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.If you're looking for a graduate role where you'll be supported as you transition from university into practice, we'd love to hear from you.Additional informationStructured onboarding & caseload ramp-upRegular supervision, shadowing & senior OT supportDiverse community caseload + MDT learning
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027 (Victoria)
🏢 Therapy Pro
📍 Victoria