Graduate Occupational Therapist – Central Coast or Newcastle

Everyday Independence; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Vehicle options

Mobile

Laptop

Salary boost up to $10,000

Job summary

Everyday Independence is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist to support clients in the Central Coast and Newcastle regions, across homes, schools and communities. The program provides structured supervision and development to build confidence and competence in disability services.

You will join a nationwide therapy team with mentoring, PD leave, and opportunities to advance while delivering evidence-based care and creating lasting impact for participants.

Qualifications

• Recently completed OT degree and current or pending AHPRA registration.
• Ability to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and willingness to work in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
• Empower participants to overcome barriers and achieve goals.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to share ideas and create solutions.
• Build meaningful relationships that drive positive change with participants.

Skills

NDIS Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Driver's license

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Graduate Occupational Therapist – Central Coast or Newcastle

Graduate Occupational Therapist – Central Coast or Newcastle

Job title – Graduate Occupational Therapist

Location – Lake Haven or Kotara

Employment Type – Full time, Part time (4 days per week) or 9-day fortnight

Salary ––$80,104.00 – $84,609.85 per annum (inclusive of annual leave loading)

• superannuation
• vehicle options
• mobile
• laptop
• options to boost salary up to $10,000

Supervision and Support – Structured support and supervision from supervisors, team leaders and peers

Professional Development – PD leave and allowance

Step into a career that empowers you and others. Whether you’re about to graduate, newly qualified or already working after university, our graduate program is designed to meet you where you are. You’ll get the support you need to grow your confidence, build your skills and create lasting, positive change for people with disability.

About Everyday Independence With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

What Awaits You in Our Graduate Program Not all graduate programs are created equal, ours prepares you for real-world success beyond your degree.

What You’ll Do

• Be supported to deliver evidence-based therapy in environments that matter most to participants -homes, schools, workplaces, and communities
• Empower participants to overcome barriers and achieve their personal goals
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to share ideas and create innovative solutions
• Build meaningful relationships that drive positive change with participants

Your First Year Includes:

• Comprehensive Induction: Your first month is dedicated to building foundational skills and understanding interdisciplinary teamwork
• 1:1 Clinical Supervision: Get personalised guidance from experienced clinical supervisors to enhance your clinical confidence and skills
• Structured Learning: Dive into both interdisciplinary and discipline-specific modules, covering the fundamentals of therapy planning, high-impact interventions, multi-modal communication, and managing complex behaviours
• Professional Development: Strengthen your clinical expertise with a tailored approach while also developing essential professional skills like time management, coaching, and participant engagement
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Learn alongside other disciplines to broaden your impact

Why Choose Us?

• Career Pathways: Explore your clinical passions with opportunities to specialise and lead
• Support Network: Connect with experienced clinical supervisors, and a nationwide team of passionate therapists
• Learn from Leaders: Work alongside industry experts who will inspire your growth
• Reducing non-billable admin tasks: Utilizing an AI-powered health scribe as part of our commitment to improve service delivery
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $4,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants
• National Flexibility: With hubs across Australia, grow your career wherever life takes you
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing initiatives, purchased leave options, paid parental leave and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tools for Success: Start with a laptop, phone, and everything you need to thrive
• Vehicle Options: Choose kilometre reimbursement or lease a company vehicle

What You’ll Need

• A recently completed Occupational Therapy degree and current (or pending) AHPRA registration
• Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• A valid Australian driver’s license and willingness to work in community settings

Our Graduates Say "As a graduate at Everyday Independence, I have never felt out of my depth because I always knew I had the support of a therapy mentor and my team members to help me through any challenging or new situations. Since joining the graduate program, I’ve never looked back." – Charlotte, Graduate Occupational Therapist