Graduate Hand Therapist (OT or Physio) | January 2027 Intake

Handson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym memberships

Optional mobile phone

Optional laptop

Job summary

HandsOn is inviting new graduate occupational therapists and physiotherapists to join a dedicated hand therapy training program in early 2027. You will start with a structured 12-month pathway supervised by experienced clinicians, building hands-on skills from day one.

Successful applicants will be committed to specialising in hand therapy, with ongoing supervision, learning resources, and opportunities to work with top surgeons and teams across South East Queensland.

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a degree in OT or Physiotherapy and intend to specialise in hand therapy.
• AHPRA registration or eligibility must be obtained before start date.
• Full working rights in Australia and a valid driver's license are required.

Skills

Interest in hand therapy

Curiosity and eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Graduate Hand Therapist (OT or Physio) | January 2027 Intake

Know hand therapy is what you want to do? We want to hear from you.

HandsOn is welcoming a cohort of new graduate occupational therapists and physiotherapists in early 2027. This program is for graduates who see hand therapy as their career, not one option on a list. We welcome graduates from both occupational therapy and physiotherapy backgrounds. What matters is that hand therapy is where you want to be.

About us

HandsOn was established in 2003 and is now Queensland’s largest independent hand therapy provider, with 13 clinics across South East Queensland and more on the way. Our hand therapy team takes pride in doing what they do best: improving outcomes, one hand at a time.

How we train you

Learning hand therapy properly takes time and investment, and we make that investment from your first day. Our structured 12-month training program includes:

• A dedicated supervisor, matched to you. You’ll work from your supervisor’s clinics.
• Regular supervision and support whenever you need it
• Training manuals, each finished with a quiz to lock in your learning
• Hands‑on splinting practice
• A gradual introduction to conditions, with your caseload building at the same pace as your knowledge
• Starting together as a graduate cohort, so you’re never the only new face
• First Year Brekkie Club, a group breakfast bringing together everyone in their first year with us (it’s a bigger crowd than you’d think)
• Monthly in‑house training and a $2000 yearly training allowance

With a staff retention rate above 95%, most of our team stay and build long‑term careers with us.

What we’re looking for

• You know hand therapy is the career you want
• You’ve actively explored it. Hand therapy placements, work shadowing or your own extra learning will put you ahead.
• You’re curious, take feedback well and want to keep learning
• You’re looking for a team to grow your career with, long term
• Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy (final-year students completing in 2026 are welcome to apply)
• AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration before your start date
• Driver’s licence and car
• Full working rights in Australia
• Availability to work full time

What you’ll get

• A diverse caseload covering post‑surgical, trauma, acute and chronic conditions
• Collaborative partnerships with top surgeons and elite sporting teams
• A senior board with more than 100 years of combined experience who genuinely enjoy teaching the next generation
• Paid overtime
• Health and wellbeing benefits such as gym memberships
• Optional mobile phone and laptop
• Recognition and reward for achievements and milestones
• Clear progression pathways, including additional clinical and non‑clinical roles as you develop
• A management team that actively asks for and values your feedback
• Social events including our Christmas party, Secret Santa and Halloween celebrations

Start date and location

The cohort starts together in early 2027, once all graduates have received their first provider number. Clinic location across South East Queensland is based on your supervisor match.