Occupational Therapists | 2026 Metro Graduate Program

Occupational Therapists | 2026 Metro Graduate Program

Posted: 26/11/2025

Closing Date: 27/12/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Allied Health

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

Job Description

If you’re nearing completion of a Graduate or Postgraduate qualification that qualifies you for registration and practice as an Occupational Therapist, our 2026 Graduate Program could be for you

We have multiple opportunities available in the following locations (please specify the location, you are applying for in your cover letter)(locations subject to change as positions are filled):

- Salisbury
- Modbury North
- Warradale

About the Graduate Program Role

Our graduate program starts with a supportive and extensive six-month orientation that includes:

- an intensive initial orientation, blending collective learning with all our new graduates and practical time at your office to meet and shadow your peers
- weekly clinical supervision with further informal supports
- regular coaching from your team leader to adjust to the challenges of work, and
- a diverse clientele with a chance to deliver services to children, young people and adults living with disability, as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Novita also offers graduates:

- continuing clinical supervision, where you can work to develop a clear professional development plan to ensure you continue to receive the tailored support you need
- a supportive workplacewith great team culture
- the opportunity to work with and learn from a broad range of other highly skilled allied health professionals
- in-house training programs to help develop discipline-specific skills and knowledge in providing assessments, consultations and therapy programs, and
- access to regular team meetings and opportunities to share ideas and build positive and strong working relationships

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

As well as being aligned with Novita’s ICARE values, you will bring:

- registration (or impending registration) with the professional body relevant to your discipline
- an innovative, resourceful and creative therapy approach that reflects a competent level of professional knowledge and skill
- demonstrated exemplary customer service skills
- ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, colleagues and leaders
- current working with children check and NDIS worker check
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to use you own vehicle for work-related travel is desirable

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

At Novita, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits:

- Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
- Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
- Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including mean and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Apply Now

For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Kate Nicholson on 8243 8306 or Kate.Nicholson@novita.org.au

Applications are now open for our 2026 Graduate Program - Achieve your amazing at Novita. Please note, applications received toward the end of December, may not receive a response until early January.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best so you can support others to achieve theirs

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