New Graduate Occupational Therapist

• Temporary New Graduate position (1 year contract from February 2026)
• Full-time opportunity based in Petersham
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres

About Us..
At Royal Rehab Private Petersham we're redefining health and wellbeing.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

We are a 34-bed private rehabilitation hospital providing the highest level of patient care through dedicated staff experienced in all major rehabilitation specialties. Multidisciplinary care is delivered to patients according to individualised patient goals and needs. Our sole focus is helping our patients achieve a better quality of life through rehabilitation, and we are constantly looking at new ways to help improve patient outcomes.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

About The Role..
An exciting opportunity exists an enthusiastic
New Graduate Occupational Therapist
to join our team. Working within the Allied Health Department, the successful candidate will work across our Inpatient Rehab Unit, Day Rehab Program and Royal Rehab LifeWorks service at Royal Rehab Private Petersham (RRPP).

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing high quality OT interventions to patients across the Inpatient Rehab, Day Rehab and Royal Rehab LifeWorks (Outpatient and Community) settings.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of OT interventions within a patient-focused and goal-centred framework.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patient receives an integrated service that meets their needs.
• Providing cover to other units from time to time upon request.
• Supervision of Allied Health Assistants

About You..
Recently graduated and looking to enter the Occupational Therapy workforce? Wanting to start your career in health with a supportive and experienced team? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you Become a part of an organisation that promotes and shares opportunities for clinical excellence and learning.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Willingness to learn and engage in new graduate education and training programs.
• Placement experience in hospital or rehabilitation environment desirable.
• Placement experience working with neurological disorders including stroke and Parkinson's Disease desirable.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound time management and organisational skills.
• Current C Class (unrestricted) driver's license.

Your Royal Rewards...

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Private Petersham a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What's Next…
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
Visit our Royal Rehab Private Petersham careers page for more information:

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, statements of service and referee checks.

We do not provide sponsorship.
Further Enquiries
Emma Scriven, Allied Health Manager

Email:

Application Close Date:
Monday 24th November 2025