Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program ****
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Structured onboarding & caseload ramp-up
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Regular supervision, shadowing & senior OT support
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Diverse community caseload + MDT learning
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Avina Graduate Program ****
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Start your OT career with structure, support and room to grow.
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At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
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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.
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Our values guide how we work every day:
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Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
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Your Graduate Year at Avina
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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.
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Your graduate journey begins with structured onboarding and caseload ramp-up, giving you time to learn our systems, understand the NDIS workplace, develop your clinical skills and gradually transition into independent practice.
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Throughout your first year, you'll be supported through:
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A structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
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Initial shadowing with experienced clinicians
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Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you begin seeing clients independently




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Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
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Support from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and clinical leaders
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Discipline-specific graduate learning and development
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Ongoing multidisciplinary learning sessions throughout your graduate year
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Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
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Peer learning and opportunities to connect with other graduates
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Access to Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
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Regular opportunities to provide feedback and help shape the Graduate Program
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What You'll Learn
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Your graduate year will help you build both the clinical and practical skills needed to work confidently within community and disability practice.
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Depending on your caseload and location, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills across areas such as:
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Functional assessments
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Capacity building and goal-based intervention
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Daily living and independence
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Sensory, motor and emotional regulation
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Assistive technology and equipment
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Working with families, carers and support networks
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NDIS documentation and report writing
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Clinical risk and safe practice
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Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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What You'll Be Doing
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You'll support participants across home, school, clinic and community environments, delivering strengths-based, person-centred Occupational Therapy.
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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.
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Graduate Opportunities
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Our **** graduate opportunities are currently available across:
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Brisbane - East/Central, North, South, West
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Sunshine Coast
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Gold Coast
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Townsville
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Logan – Marsden, Park Ridge, Greenbank
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Toowoomba
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Moreton Bay
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Ipswich
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Redlands & Bayside – Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Birkdale
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What You'll Bring
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Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completion
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AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
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Genuine interest in disability and community-based practice
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Curiosity and willingness to learn
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
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Start Your OT Career with Avina
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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