Graduate Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Training & Mentoring Program

Building Blocks Therapy Hub; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 3-year program

Weekly supervision

Above-award remuneration

PD allowance

Admin support

Flexible work

Wellbeing focus

Team culture

Job summary

Building Blocks Therapy Hub in Gosford NSW invites new graduates to join its paediatric OT Graduate Training & Mentoring Program. You’ll work with experienced clinicians to support children and families, building competence in assessment, therapy and family-centred practice.

You’ll benefit from a structured 3-year development pathway, weekly supervision, gradually increasing caseload and above-award remuneration with ongoing professional development support.

Qualifications

• New Graduate Occupational Therapists or final-year OT students
• Early career Occupational Therapists welcomed
• Overseas-trained OT eligible for Stage 2 Supervision with OCC sponsorship may be available

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to achieve meaningful goals across home, school and community settings
• Develop skills in comprehensive assessment, intervention and family-centred practice
• Collaborate with families, schools and other professionals
• Document progress and contribute to case planning

Skills

Passion for children

Curious & eager to learn

Kind & collaborative

Open to feedback

Team player

Education

OT degree (grad/soon grads)

Overseas-trained OT eligible for Stage 2 supervision

Job description

Graduate Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Training & Mentoring Program

Building Blocks Therapy Hub. – Gosford NSW

Launch your career with confidence.

Your first job will shape the therapist you become.

At Building Blocks Therapy Hub, we believe new graduates deserve more than just a job. They deserve outstanding mentoring, realistic expectations, and a structured pathway to becoming exceptional paediatric Occupational Therapists.

For over 24 years we've been helping children and families thrive—and developing confident clinicians who love coming to work.

If you're passionate about working with children and want to build your skills in a supportive environment where you'll never be "thrown in the deep end", we'd love to hear from you.

Why Building Blocks?

Our structured Graduate Training & Mentoring Program has been developed over more than two decades to help new graduates transition confidently from university into clinical practice.

You’ll receive:

• A structured 3-year graduate development program
• Weekly supervision and mentoring from experienced paediatric OTs
• A gradual, realistic caseload that grows with your confidence
• Regular in-services, case discussions and professional development
• A collaborative team who genuinely enjoy supporting one another
• Above-award remuneration that remains above award as your career progresses
• Annual professional development allowance
• Dedicated administration support so you can focus on therapy
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing
• A positive team culture where learning, collaboration and fun are part of everyday practice

The Role

Working alongside experienced clinicians, you’ll support children and their families to achieve meaningful goals across home, school and community settings.

You’ll gradually develop skills in:

• Comprehensive assessment and intervention
• Family‑centred practice
• Sensory processing
• Emotional regulation
• Fine and gross motor development
• School readiness
• Autism and ADHD
• Report writing and clinical reasoning
• Collaboration with families, schools and other professionals

Your caseload will be carefully scaffolded so you can build confidence while delivering high-quality therapy.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and families
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Kind, collaborative and committed to providing excellent care
• Open to feedback and continuous professional development
• Ready to become part of a supportive team

Applications are welcomed from:

• New Graduate Occupational Therapists
• Final‑year OT students graduating soon
• Early career Occupational Therapists
• Overseas‑trained Occupational Therapists eligible for Stage 2 Supervision with the Occupational Therapy Council (TSS sponsorship may be available for suitable applicants).

Why Our Graduates Stay

Our graduates consistently tell us they value the support, mentoring and confidence they gain during their first years of practice.

We know the transition from university can feel overwhelming. That's why we've created a workplace where questions are encouraged, learning is celebrated, and experienced clinicians are always there to help.

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