Job Description
Start your OT career with structure, support and room to grow. n
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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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nOur Values Guide How We Work Every Day n
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Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
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nYour Graduate Year at Avina n
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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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nThroughout Your First Year, You'll Be Supported Through n
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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 career development opportunities
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Regular opportunities to provide feedback and help shape the Graduate Program
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nWhat You'll Learn n
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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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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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nWhat You'll Be Doing n
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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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nGraduate Opportunities n
nOur **** Graduate Opportunities Are Currently Available Across n
nNew South Wales n
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Orange
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Goulburn
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Penrith
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Dubbo
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Wollongong
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East Maitland
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Tamworth
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Armidale
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Alstonville
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Gosford
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nWhat You'll Bring: n
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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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nStart Your OT Career with Avina n
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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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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.
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📌 Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027 (Dubbo)
🏢 Avina
📍 Dubbo