Graduate Occupational Therapist: Mentored, Multi-Setting & CPD

APM; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD hours

Professional development allowance

Paid parental leave

Annual leave

Groceries discounts

Movie tickets

Therapy support time

Job summary

Early Start Australia in Toowoomba is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist to join our rural clinic network. You’ll work across clinics, client homes and schools, with telehealth options, and benefit from mentoring and ongoing training.

The role focuses on helping children reach development milestones, involving parents and carers, while you balance in-clinic and community-based sessions and access a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration upon graduating
• Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in early 2026
• A full valid driver's license, with access to your own vehicle with third party insurance
• A valid Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain
• A clear current Police Check, or be willing to obtain
• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, or be willing to obtain
• First Aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain
• Excellent communication and time management skills, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Help children achieve their development milestones such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to help play, school or independent skills (eg throwing a ball, getting dressed, holding a pencil or utensil)
• Educate and involve parents, carers and others to facilitate the development and learning of children
• Help children with developmental delays learn everyday tasks (such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing their teeth and feeding themselves)
• Help children with behavioural issues maintain positive behaviours in all environments (eg instead of hitting others and acting out, using positive ways to deal with anger such as writing about feelings or participating in physical activity)

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Early Start Australia in Toowoomba is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist to join our rural clinic network. You’ll work across clinics, client homes and schools, with telehealth options, and benefit from mentoring and ongoing training.

The role focuses on helping children reach development milestones, involving parents and carers, while you balance in-clinic and community-based sessions and access a supportive multidisciplinary team.