Occupational Therapist New Graduate Program 2026

Ignite Your Career: Join Our 2026 Ignition New Grad Program and Make a Difference

The founder's Ignite moment began with his niece, Alice, who lives with Cerebral Palsy. Her story sparked a vision: to be a leading example in Allied Healthcare—supporting therapists to grow, connect, and deliver exceptional care that transforms lives, especially for people like Alice.

Now, we're inviting new grad Occupational Therapist to be part of that vision through our Ignition New Grad Program.

Here, you'll find more than just a job you'll join a community aligned in a shared mission.

Every step of your journey will be guided by the values that define us:

• Integrity First: Do what's right, always—it's the foundation of trust and real change.
• A Beginner's Mindset: Stay curious, keep learning, and embrace new ideas—because growth starts with fresh perspectives.
• Progress Over Perfection: Celebrate every step forward—small wins lead to big transformations.
• Joy on the Journey: Love coming to work every day in a culture of connection, authenticity, and laughter.

Working at our hubs:

• The Vibe: It's a low-boundary space where we don't take ourselves too seriously reserving that for the incredible work we do every day. Honestly, just check out our socials
• The Breaks: Cafe's? Absolutely. Coffee? Let's take a walk. Lunch? We eat together. Come and break bread with us—it's kind of our thing.
• The Community: We're a team that know each other well—pets included.
• The Fun: Our group chats range from "East is Beast," and "South Beast" for good reason. Join us for a social event and see for yourself. Joy isn't just a part of our culture it's part of our journey

Ongoing Support And Benefits:

• Excellent Remuneration: Generous pay package with a travel allowance (fuel cards/toll reimbursement), uniforms, $5,000 two-year retention bonus, laptop/tablet, mobile phone, attractive bonuses, referral program, and salary packaging options for vehicles available;
• Personal Career Pathways and Career Progression program: Real opportunities to develop your skills as a clinician in a variety of settings, and perhaps even develop your own leadership potential;
• Work-Life Balance: We encourage flexibility and well-being, you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role - whether you chose to work from home or from our beautiful office spaces;
• Vibrant and Ambitious Team: Enjoy working with people who genuinely want to make a difference in the way healthcare is delivered in Australia.
• Bonding and Friendly Team: free breakfast & snacks, team dinners, Board Game nights & team building days
• Dedicated & Generous Support: Benefit from weekly guidance with your own clinical supervisor, plus access to a team of mentors, a Clinical Excellence Lead, and specialists All here to support your growth and success.
• Professional Growth Support: Enjoy up to $2,000 annually (pro-rata) for training, courses, or continued professional development, plus 2 days of paid study leave to invest in your learning and career advancement. We're committed to helping you grow
• EAP: up to 6 free counseling sessions per year – on us
• Annual Doona Day: Take an impromptu day off to stay in bed and watch Netflix or do anything that will make you happy
• Paid Parental Leave: Dedicated paid time off to support you during the arrival of a new child, because family matters.

The Day-To-Day:

• Work alongside participants and their supports to achieve functional goals which have real positive impact on the individual.
• Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to provide person-centred support through coaching, problem-solving, and advocating for your participant's needs.
• Prioritise your learning and development in your week to support your participant outcomes and grow your career.
• Attend weekly team meetings to collaborate, connect and celebrate the wins
• Maintain your calendar flexibly to suit your participants and your life.

Requirements:

• You are passionate about supporting participants and making a difference in their lives.
• You embody our values
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• You have your own car and valid driver's license

Join Us:

To embark on this rewarding journey, click 'Apply Now'. For a confidential chat or to explore alternative roles, reach out to Nikita on

You can also email or visit our website:

Celebrating Diversity

At Ignite Healthcare, we are proud to create an inclusive workplace where individuality is embraced. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair, supportive, and equitable recruitment process.