Occupational Therapist | Graduate ProgramStarting your first role as an Occupational Therapist is a big transition.
You should not have to arrive with all the answers.
At Avina, our 12-month Graduate Program is designed to give you structure, people to turn to and the practical experience to become the clinician or practitioner you want to be.Avina is a national allied health and behaviour support organisation, delivering community and clinic-based support to people across the lifespan, with 400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.Everything we do is guided by our values:Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful.Your Graduate Year at AvinaSomeone has your backYour first year as an Occupational Therapist is about developing your clinical identity and building confidence in your own practice.When you start with us, your first weeks are about learning, observing, asking questions and gradually taking on more.The program begins with a structured 9-week onboarding and caseload ramp-up, supported by:Shadowing with experienced cliniciansReverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practiceRegular discipline-specific clinical supervisionCase consultation, report review and clinical feedbackWorking collaboratively within an MDTPeer learning and connection with other graduatesCommunities of Practice and broader professional development opportunitiesWhat You'll LearnBecome the clinician you want to beAcross your graduate year, you'll be exposed to a broad range of Occupational Therapy practice, learning alongside experienced clinicians,



discipline peers and other graduates.You'll have opportunities to build your capability across a range of Occupational Therapy practice areas, including:Functional assessment and capacity buildingDaily living, participation and independenceSensory, motor and emotional regulationAssistive technology and equipmentAlongside your clinical caseload, you'll also build broader professional skills, including:NDIS documentation and report writingClinical risk and safe practiceWhat You'll Be DoingWork that mattersYou'll deliver evidence-informed, person-centred Occupational Therapy services across community, clinic, home and school environments.As your capability grows, you'll take on greater ownership of a real caseload.
The aim isn't to make you "productive" as quickly as possible, it's to help you become safe, thoughtful and confident in work that makes a real difference.What You'll BringBachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completionAHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registrationInterest in disability and community-based practiceCuriosity, initiative, willingness to learn and openness to feedbackStrong communication and organisational skillsDriver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check,



or willingness to obtain themGraduate OpportunitiesQueenslandTownsville - A tropical North Queensland paradise offering 300 days of sunshine a year and a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.South AustraliaPort Pirie - Very affordable regional living on the gulf, with weekend hiking in the Flinders Ranges right on your doorstep.Recent South WalesAlstonville - Byron Bay's beaches, cafes and social scene, just 30 minutes down the road.Armidale - A charming university city in the New England High Country, with cool climate wines, heritage architecture and four distinct seasons, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.Dubbo - City-sized amenities with country charm, a large community of young professionals, and endless weekend road trips.East Maitland - The ideal lifestyle balance, situated halfway between the wineries in the Hunter Valley and the beaches in Newcastle.Goulburn - Affordable regional living with easy access to Canberra's dining and cultural scene.Gosford (Central Coast) - Premium beachside living on your doorstep, with Sydney less than an hour away by train for weekend trips.Orange - A gourmet food and wine destination at the foot of a dormant volcano, home to Australia's only altitude-defined wine region.Port Macquarie - Koala capital of the east coast, where the rainforest meets the sea.Other Occupational Therapy graduate opportunities we're recruiting for can be found on our Indeed page: cmp/Avina/jobsAdditional informationStructured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-upRegular discipline-specific supervision, shadowing and supported practiceMove to Tropical North Queensland and enjpy 300 days of sunshine
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📌 Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane