Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program
Starting 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 might be a current name, but you may already know some of our teams.
Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare have come together as Avina - one national allied health and behaviour support community with400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.
We deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Physiotherapy and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Everything we do is guided by our values:Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful.
Your Graduate Year at Avina
Someone has your back
Your 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 clinicians
Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practice
Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
Working collaboratively within an MDT
Peer learning and connection with other graduates
Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
Starting 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 might be a new name, but you may already know some of our teams.
Therapy Pro, Adaptability Therapy and Tashacare have come together as Avina - one national allied health and behaviour support community with400+ clinicians across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.
We deliver Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Physiotherapy and other allied health services across the lifespan.
Everything we do is guided by our values:Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful.
Your Graduate Year at Avina
Someone has your back
Your 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 clinicians
Reverse shadowing and supported sessions as you transition into independent practice
Regular discipline-specific clinical supervision
Case consultation, report review and clinical feedback
Working collaboratively within an MDT
Peer learning and connection with other graduates
Communities of Practice and broader professional development opportunities
What You'll Learn
Become the clinician you want to be
Across 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 building
Daily living, participation and independence
Sensory, motor and emotional regulation
Assistive technology and equipment
And so much more!
What You'll Be Doing
Work that matters
You'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 Bring
Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy completed or nearing completion
AHPRA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
Interest in disability and community-based practice
Curiosity, initiative, willingness to learn and openness to feedback
Strong communication and organisational skills
Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
Graduate Opportunities
Our **** graduate opportunities are currently available across Queensland in:
Townsville
Brisbane South/Southeast - Springwood, Sunnybank Hills, Logan
Brisbane North - North Lakes, Chermside, Boondall, Deception Bay, Redcliffe, Burpengary
Brisbane West - Graceville, Ipswich, Indooroopilly, Springfield, Forest Lake, Redbank Plains, Greenbank
Additional information
Structured 9-week onboarding and gradual caseload ramp-up
Regular discipline-specific supervision, shadowing and supported practice
Fully mobile or Coorparoo/Graceville office access, depending on where you live
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📌 Occupational Therapist | Graduate Program (Newcastle)
🏢 Avina Therapy
📍 Newcastle