Graduate Occupational Therapist

Peninsula Speech Plus; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Travel reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

Regular team connection and social

Job summary

Peninsula Plus in Australia is seeking graduates to join our supportive team as Graduate Occupational Therapists. You will deliver evidence-informed, strengths-based support to children and young adults across clinic, schools, and community settings, while building your clinical reasoning and professional identity.

Our Graduate Program offers a comprehensive induction, gradual caseload build, weekly supervision, mentoring, shadowing, and targeted professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy degree.
• Registered with AHPRA or eligible for registration.
• Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed, strengths-based support to children and young adults.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
• Work across settings: clinic, schools/kindergartens, client homes, and community.
• Collaborate with families, educators and other professionals.
• Develop clinical skills and contribute to program development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communications

Willingness to learn

Curiosity

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Join Our Supportive Team at Peninsula Plus

Starting your career can feel exciting, and sometimes a little daunting — which is why at Peninsula Plus, we’re committed to making your graduate year one of growth, confidence, and genuine support.

We’re looking for passionate Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our team — people who are curious, motivated, and ready to develop their clinical skills in an environment where learning is prioritised, and you are truly supported.

At Peninsula Plus, we believe great outcomes for the people we support begin with a strong, connected team.
Why Choose Peninsula Plus?

Our Team Culture

Our team comes first.

We foster a workplace where you feel:

• Supported to ask questions and keep learning

• Encouraged to bring your ideas and strengths

• Connected to a multidisciplinary team that works together

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers of the Deaf, Allied Health Assistants, and a dedicated Customer Service Team.

Our Graduate Support

Your first year matters — and we take that seriously.

Our structured Graduate Program is designed to build your confidence and competence through:

• A comprehensive induction program

• A gradual caseload build over your first 6 months

• Weekly 1:1 supervision with experienced clinicians

• Weekly group mentoring and support sessions

• Shadowing and joint sessions when needed

• Targeted professional development pathways based on your interests

You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone”.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We know balance is important.

We offer:

• Flexible working across hub, community, and schools

• Support to design your week in a way that works for you

• Realistic expectations for graduate caseload and workload

And yes — we’re located right by the beach.

Benefits

We value our team members and invest in your growth:

• Travel reimbursement

• Laptop provided

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Regular team connection and social events

About the Role

As a Graduate Occupational Therapist at Peninsula Plus, you will:

• Deliver evidence-informed, strengths-based support to children and young adults

• Provide both individual and group therapy sessions

• Work across a variety of settings, including:

  • Clinic

  • Schools and kindergartens

  • Client homes

  • Community settings

• Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to support meaningful outcomes

• Expand and develop your clinical skills

• Be involved in the innovation and development of new programs to meet the needs of our community

• Your caseload will be carefully designed to match your experience level and areas of interest.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking team members who are:

• Motivated to learn and open to feedback

• Values-aligned and passionate about supporting people and families

• Strong communicators who enjoy working in a team

• Curious and reflective in their practice

• Committed to developing their clinical reasoning skills

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Occupational therapy

• Member of AHPRA

• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Why This Role Matters

At Peninsula Plus, we support people across the lifespan with diverse communication needs, disability, and neurodevelopmental differences.

As a graduate clinician, you’ll play an important role in supporting people learn, connect, and participate in ways that work for them — while building your own confidence and professional identity within a supportive team.