Paediatric Occupational Therapist: New Graduate Opportunities

17 hours ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Community Therapy Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Opportunities - New Graduates 2026

Employment Term: Ongoing, Full-Time

Supportive Mentoring from experienced Occupational Therapists and multi-disciplinary team support

Total Remuneration Package: Based on your level and clinical experience

Work with Purpose: Be an integral part of a healthcare team changing lives in your local community each day.


About Us (the #dreamteam)

We are interviewing New Graduate Paediatric Occupational Therapists to join our growing team in 2026 We're looking for OTs with a passion for supporting children to join our dynamic Community OT Team in the Hunter region

We are the largest community allied health team in the region with over 140 OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physios, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Massage Therapists, Allied Health Assistants & Healthcare Administrators providing care for children, adults and people living with disabilities across the Hunter New England and Central Coast Local Health Districts.

We can support flexible working arrangements and can offer full-time positions, with your base being our beautiful Hunter office space.

Our mission is to support, enable and empower our clients to live enriched and meaningful lives.

There are a number of pillars that make the experience of being a part of the OT #dreamteam at Community Therapy a unique and rewarding one, enabling you to build a career with us;

  • Weekly one to one mentoring with an experienced OT
  • Dedicated 12 month new grad program with support from highly experienced mentors
  • Weekly small new graduate group meetings
  • Diverse caseload experience
  • Fortnightly Professional Development sessions and team meetings
  • Extensive shadowing and induction period
  • Phone and laptop with the latest technology platforms set up for a smooth experience
  • Community Therapy cars available for full-time team members
  • Immediate phone support from our clinically experienced management team at all times when you're on the road
  • Regular social events
  • Professional Development allowance for external courses
  • Leadership and specialisation career pathways
  • FREE access to all courses on CT Learning: Our purpose-built online learning platform

Responsibilities (HOW we build healthier communities)

  • Passionate about working with children
  • Passionate about providing evidence-based care and mobile OT services in clients homes and schools
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Enjoys being part of a dynamic and engaged healthcare team
  • Provides care that is multidisciplinary and consumer-directed
  • Opportunities to work in homes, daycare centres, clinic space and schools - we love to build a case load and working schedule that is right for you

Benefits & Culture (WHAT makes our #dreamteam unique)

  • CPD allowance to assist your ongoing education and training
  • Big focus on culture - clinical support, community engagement and collaboration
  • Strong servant leadership model with a focus on empathy and support
  • FREE access to all courses on CT Learning: Our purpose-built online learning platform
  • Access to CT Team Perks
  • Additional Purchased Annual Leave options
  • Car Novated Lease options for EVs and PHEVs
  • Newcastle & Erina offices

We recognise that the Occupational Therapy scope of practice is diverse

We ensure that we understand your scope of practice and clinical areas of interest. This allows referrals to be allocated depending on your scope of practice

We support you to develop new areas of practice and further increase your skills in your main clinical area of interest.

We are proud to have a strong equal opportunity culture at Community Therapy and we embrace the diversity of all our team members. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. You can view our Reconciliation Action Plan here:

Our flexible working arrangements are reflective of the needs of each individual team member.

Research shows that flexible working arrangements boost employee well-being, happiness, engagement and productivity. As an organisation we value diversity and this allows us to engage meaningfully with opportunity for growth and career progression whilst maintaining a stable, productive and strong workplace.

So, if you have a passion for community healthcare and would love to work in a supportive and flexible environment, please apply.

We'd love to hear from you

To express your interest in this role 'Apply Now' with your CV and Cover Letter attached in PDF.

We require a WWCC and Police Check to be cleared for this position.



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