New Graduate Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time

Join to apply for the New Graduate Occupational Therapist role at Bendigo Advertiser

About ORS Graduate Program

Start Your OT Career with ORS – Support, Supervision & Career Growth from Day One. Congratulations on completing your OT studies You'll join one of Australia's largest allied health providers and be supported every step of the way with our 6-month Graduate Program as you transition from study to clinical practice. Prepare to thrive in a team of 120+ Occupational Therapists nationally and a diverse multidisciplinary team.

What you'll love about the program
  • Big team, big support: work with OTs and other professionals across regions to ensure you are not the only new grad in the room.
  • Reduced caseload while you learn, with formal weekly supervision (1 hour) by experienced clinicians.
  • Access to extensive training and a cohort of grads starting with you for peer support.
  • Flexible arrangements (full-time or part-time), WFH options, and a compressed 9-day fortnight.
  • A dedicated manager to help you map out your career growth plan.
About the role

As a Graduate OT, you'll work with clients aged 0–65 in homes, schools, group programs, and the community. Your caseload can be tailored to your interests. You'll deliver assessments and interventions such as:

  • Functional capacity and sensory assessments
  • Assistive technology and home modifications
  • Skill and capacity building programs

You'll build strong client relationships, celebrate achievements, and see the impact of your work every day.

Career Pathways & PD

PD opportunities through two-monthly internal training and monthly special interest groups, with seven topics spanning paediatrics to forensics. Includes external training with potential for a dedicated training leave.

Specialist pathways in paediatrics, sensory, mental health, home mods, PBS, early childhood, or rehab consulting. Clear leadership and management pathways—many managers started as new grads.

Culture & Wellbeing

Inclusive, supportive culture with a national team, work-life balance initiatives (hybrid work, flexible schedules, RDOs), mental health support, Fitness Passport, and extra annual leave after three years (five weeks per year).

We're Looking For
  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy + AHPRA registration (or pending).
  • A car & licence.
  • WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
  • A passion for learning, teamwork, and helping people achieve their goals.
About ORS

For over 30 years, ORS has delivered person-centred, evidence-based allied health services across Australia. We've grown to over 750 employees with a focus on supporting clients and our team. Apply today—we'd love to meet you

Graduate OTs will be invited to connect with our OT Managers to learn more about the role and our supportive culture. If your CV isn't ready, reach out for a confidential chat with Brad Smith: 0438 713 160 or bradley.smith@orsgroup.com.au

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, parents returning to work, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

EEO statements and equal opportunity information are part of the description as required.


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