Job Description

Graduate Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Training & Mentoring Program

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Building Blocks Therapy Hub. – Gosford NSW

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Launch your career with confidence.

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Your first job will shape the therapist you become.

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At Building Blocks Therapy Hub, we believe new graduates deserve more than just a job. They deserve outstanding mentoring, realistic expectations, and a structured pathway to becoming exceptional paediatric Occupational Therapists.

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For over 24 years we've been helping children and families thrive—and developing confident clinicians who love coming to work.

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If you're passionate about working with children and want to build your skills in a supportive workplace where you'll never be "thrown in the deep end", we'd love to hear from you.

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Why Building Blocks?

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Our structured Graduate Training & Mentoring Program has been developed over more than two decades to help new graduates transition confidently from university into clinical practice.

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You'll receive:

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- A structured 3-year graduate development program
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- Weekly supervision and mentoring from experienced paediatric OTs
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- A gradual, realistic caseload that grows with your confidence
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- Regular in-services, case discussions and professional development
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- A collaborative team who genuinely enjoy supporting one another
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- Above-award remuneration that remains above award as your career progresses
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- Annual professional development allowance
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- Dedicated administration support so you can focus on therapy
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- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing
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- A positive team culture where learning, collaboration and fun are part of everyday practice
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The Role

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Working alongside experienced clinicians,



you'll support children and their families to achieve meaningful goals across home, school and community settings.

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You'll gradually develop skills in:

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- Comprehensive assessment and intervention
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- Family-centred practice
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- Sensory processing
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- Emotional regulation
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- Fine and gross motor development
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- School readiness
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- Autism and ADHD
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- Report writing and clinical reasoning
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- Collaboration with families, schools and other professionals
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Your caseload will be carefully scaffolded so you can build confidence while delivering high-quality therapy.

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Who We're Looking For

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We're looking for someone who is:

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- Passionate about working with children and families
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- Curious, motivated and eager to learn
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- Kind, collaborative and committed to providing excellent care
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- Open to feedback and continuous professional development
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- Ready to become part of a supportive team
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Applications are welcomed from:

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- New Graduate Occupational Therapists
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- Final-year OT students graduating soon
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- Early career Occupational Therapists
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- Overseas-trained Occupational Therapists eligible for Stage 2 Supervision with the Occupational Therapy Council (TSS sponsorship may be available for suitable applicants).
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Why Our Graduates Stay

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Our graduates consistently tell us they value the support, mentoring and confidence they gain during their first years of practice.

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We know the transition from university can feel overwhelming. That's why we've created a workplace where questions are encouraged, learning is celebrated, and experienced clinicians are always there to help.

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Ready to Start Your Career?

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If you're looking for more than just your first job—and want a career where you'll be supported to become an exceptional paediatric Occupational Therapist,we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Graduate Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Training & Mentoring Program (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Building Blocks Therapy Hub.
📍 Central Coast Council