Paediatric Occupational Therapist: New Graduate Opportunities

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - New Graduates 2027

Employment Term: Ongoing, Full-Time or Part-Time

Total Remuneration Package: Competitive salary based on your clinical experience + super + CPD allowance

Supportive Mentoring: Dedicated 1:1 support from experienced Occupational Therapists and multi-disciplinary team support

Work with Purpose: Be an integral part of a healthcare team changing lives in your local community each day

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About Us (the #dreamteam)

We are interviewing for New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our growing Paediatric team If you are an Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting children, please apply to join our dynamic Community Occupational Therapy Team in the Hunter region

We are the largest community allied health team in the region, with over 150 Speech Pathologists, OTs, Physios, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Massage Therapists, AHAs, and Healthcare Administrators. Together, we provide quality care for adults, people living with disabilities and children across the Hunter Recent England and Central Coast Local Health Districts.

We offer flexible working arrangements across both part-time and full-time roles. Our mission is to support, enable, and empower our clients to live enriched and meaningful lives.

There are a number of key pillars that make being part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy #dreamteam at Community Therapy a unique, rewarding, and career-building experience:

- Dedicated Early Career Support Program with guidance from highly experienced mentors





- Fortnightly 1-on-1 mentoring with a Senior Occupational Therapist

- Fortnightly face-to-face professional development sessions and team meetings

- Diverse caseload experience across home and school environments

- Extensive shadowing and induction period to set you up for success

- Latest technology package: Modern phone and laptop set up for a seamless mobile workflow

- Immediate phone support from our clinically experienced management team whenever you are on the road

- Regular team social events and a thriving culture

- Professional Development allowance for external courses

- Clear career pathways for leadership and clinical specialisation

- FREE unlimited access to purpose-built online courses on CT Learning

Responsibilities (HOW we build healthier communities)

- Deliver evidence-based, mobile Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions directly in clients' homes, schools and communities.

- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, consumer-directed framework alongside SPs, Physios, DTs, and families.

- Manage your clinical caseload efficiently with strong organisational and time-management skills.

- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clients, families, schools, external stakeholders and internal team members.

- Actively engage in team meetings, peer learning, and multidisciplinary case consultations.

- We love to build a caseload and working schedule that is right for you

Benefits & Culture (WHAT makes our #dreamteam unique)

- Generous CPD Allowance to fuel your ongoing professional growth

- Culture-First Environment: High emphasis on clinical support, community engagement, and team collaboration

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📌 Paediatric Occupational Therapist: New Graduate Opportunities (Newcastle)
🏢 Community Therapy
📍 Newcastle