Graduate - Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Essendon Victoria, Australia Optimum Healthcare Australia Full time $72,000 - $120,000 per year
Ready to start the next chapter of your career and LOVE what you do?

Do you want to:

  • Work with warm, inspiring clients and make a real difference in their lives?
  • Be part of a supportive team that values autonomy, growth, and connection?
  • Break free from the monotony of clinic walls and embrace variety in your workday?

Look No Further – This Could Be the Opportunity You've Been Waiting For

About the organisation

Optimum Healthcare Australia has a strong history of providing the highest standard of care and ensuring that we help our clients to live the lives they want to – no matter what stage of their life or their level of health.

We have a team of allied health clinicians who see our clients each day in residential, community and home settings, making a real difference

And now we want you to be part of our story.

About the role

We are looking for occupational therapy graduates who are passionate about improving the lives of others and keen to advance their careers quickly.

We acknowledge that as a graduate, you will be keen to experience a diversified graduate program, which includes working in areas like community care and NDIS.

We also understand that as a graduate, you will need support both professionally and personally. We will create a personalised career plan, with regular mentor meetings, and ongoing professional learning.

Our graduate program also allows you to further develop your skills as an Allied Health professional, including helping you to build your clinical knowledge in a particular field or develop important soft skills to become a team leader in the near future.

As part of your service offerings, you will be travelling and meeting clients in the community, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and advocating for clients and their needs.

What we offer:

  • Excellent above-award remuneration ($80k base + 12% super)
  • Travel allowance/reimbursement
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development support (paid study leave and $1000 education fund)
  • Annual "Doona" Mental Health to spend however you want
  • Ongoing training from your mentors
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Referral bonus for successfully referring a friend
  • Opportunities to work across community/NDIS

Requirements for this role:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Registration with AHPRA (or eligible to obtain registration with AHPRA)
  • Police check clearance
  • Covid vaccination as per State government requirements

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity

Contact Peter on or email to discuss this opportunity or other positions.

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