Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027

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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 2027

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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 environment, 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 secure 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 2027 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