New Graduate Occupational Therapist

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About the role

As a new graduate Occupational Therapist, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, alongside experienced clinicians and administrative support. Delivering an engaging, evidence-based therapy under the NDIS and other funding models to support children and adults to achieve functional goals and improve independence, participation, and quality of life.

A structured 3-month onboarding plan will guide you, including a gradual caseload build-up, weekly supervision, peer mentoring, clinical huddles, wraparound team support, practical tools, and ongoing professional development—helping you to grow step by step into a confident, capable therapist.

Benefits, perks & wellbeing

• Work-Life Balance: Take 5 weeks of annual leave to relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
• Learning Support: Enjoy 10 days of personal development leave, plus a $1,000 allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
• Maximise Your Salary: Benefit from Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging: $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment.
• Generous Parental Leave: After 12 months of service, enjoy 14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment with peer supervision and access to clinical teams across multiple states.
• Comprehensive Support: Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.

What you'll bring: 

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA eligibility/ registration.
• A person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
• Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills
• A growth mindset and passion for learning and collaboration
• Good organisation and time management to manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.

How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application.
Applications close: Sunday 4th January 2026

Please include:

• Your current CV, and
• A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this Occupational Therapist role.

About us

At Northcott Therapy, we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

As a new graduate therapist, you'll grow and thrive within our supportive, multi-disciplinary team, enjoying opportunities to learn, collaborate, and develop your skills. Enjoy:

• Gradual caseload and calendar build-up (metered start)
• Weekly supervision and regular check-ins
• 2 weeks of professional development leave
• A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

Want to know more? Check out the New Graduate Flyer 2026 here.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. We will continue reviewing candidates up until 24 December 2025, and will resume assessing applications from 5 January 2026. Please note that some advertisements may close prior to 25 December 2025.

Thank you for your support. Northcott wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season.