Occupational Therapist Grad Program 2026

4 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Better Rehab Full time
Overview

Occupational Therapist Grad Program 2026 — Join Better Rehab for the Occupational Therapist Grad Program 2026 role in Darwin, commencing January 2026. You will be supported across all steps of your journey to develop your clinical expertise across the NDIS and the community.

As an OT in our team, you will help participants from age 6 to 65, with a range of conditions including neurological conditions, autism spectrum disorder and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans in diverse environments, from clients\' homes to day centres, parks and our clinic rooms.
  • Collaborate with a committed multidisciplinary team to develop innovative solutions for clients.
  • Build enduring relationships with clients and witness the lasting impact of your work.
What makes us Better?

We are clinician-led at every level, up to the top. We build the kind of workplace clinicians want to work in, where trust is demonstrated in practice and a community is created by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values
  • We Get Sh*t Done
  • We are People People
  • Love What You Do
  • Frankly, we Give a Damn
  • We Value Ourselves
Support and Development

Our program starts with a full week of graduate-specific induction sessions, including a comprehensive introduction to community practice, the NDIS and life at Better Rehab.

  • Support:Colleagues who support you, including a buddy from last year\'s graduate cohort.
  • Supervision: 1:1 discipline-specific supervision to navigate all areas of working with Better Rehab and your caseload, including clinical support within the NDIS.
  • Ongoing Training: 6 months of induction, training and upskilling.
  • Study Leave: 4 full days paid study leave per calendar year.
  • Resources: Laptop, phone and ready-to-use therapy and assessment resources.
Freedom to Work Your Way

We offer an environment to personalise your work style and schedule, including options for online, in-clinic and community work.

  • Better Flex Policy: Flexible hours and the ability to flex off after client work.
  • Clear KPIs: Realistic, achievable and sustainable monthly targets.
  • Better Rewards Program: Bonus pay, extra leave, or points redeemable for PD, gadgets and experiences.
  • Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
  • Travel Reimbursement: Work-related travel paid monthly at 92c per km under NDIS regulations.
  • National Opportunities: Roles across 30+ sites in Australia.
About You

We are seeking clinicians with a genuine interest in supporting participants with disability who strive to improve and advocate for better care, treating participant goals as missions rather than checkbox tasks.

You Will Also Hold
  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with a graduation date in 2025 or January 2026.
  • A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.
  • An NDIS check, a Working with Children Check, and a Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
Join Us

Commitment To Diversity: At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Learn more at

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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