Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

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What Sets Our Graduate Program Apart

• A smooth transition: We will provide you with a great onboarding experience, a high level of supervision and ongoing support, and a caseload you can ease in to. You will also have a dedicated buddy to help you settle in and fortnightly technical training to boost your clinical skills and confidence.
• Your own mentors: You'll be mentored by an experienced clinician, delivering therapy in one of our well-equipped clinics, client's homes and schools, and via telehealth. You'll also have 1-on-1 mentoring with a senior clinician to support your career ambitions for the future.
• Connected with the brightest: The level of talent at Early Start Australia is impressive. With over 45 clinics nationally, our teams are well connected so you'll have access to world renowned professionals and learn some of the best brains across Australia.
• Collaborate as one: Our close-knit and supportive multi-disciplinary teams inspire an environment of connection and collaboration. Work with dedicated Allied Health and client support professionals, collaborating on treatment plans and sharing knowledge to contribute to a holistic care approach for our clients.
• Balance the way you work: Here, you'll get to enjoy a combination of working in-clinic and in-community.

More Benefits For Our Grads

• A competitive salary plus flexibility and a range of benefits to promote skills, health and happiness.
• Over 100 hours of rostered annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours per year including monthly in-house training, daily team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, paid professional development leave and your own professional development allowance
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave per year with our additional purchased leave program
• Discounts and benefits from groceries to movie tickets
• Generous paid parental leave
• Time allocated to therapy support activities to spend more time with clients and follow up as needed

Your role as an OT Grad

• Help children achieve development milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to support play, school, or independence (eg throwing a ball, getting dressed, holding a pencil or utensil)
• Educate and involve parents, carers and others to facilitate development and learning
• Help children with developmental delays learn everyday tasks (such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing teeth and feeding themselves)
• Help children with behavioural issues maintain positive behaviours in all environments

About Our Grads

We are looking for Grads who share our passion for making a difference and making therapy a fun, engaging and meaningful experience for families. You are enthusiastic and thrive in an environment that welcomes fresh ideas you can bring to the wider team.

You Will Also Have

• A degree in Occupational Therapy
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration upon graduating
• Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in 2025
• A full valid driver's license, with access to your own vehicle with third party insurance
• A valid Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain
• A clear current Police Check, or be willing to obtain
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or be willing to obtain
• First Aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain
• Excellent communication and time management skills, and attention to detail

More About Early Start Australia

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary Allied Health organisation working towards a brighter future for all Australians. Our team of Allied Health professionals, including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists, offer therapies to support all ages, needs and abilities with a strong focus on care for children.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Health and Human Services

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