Graduate Occupational Therapist – Pediatric Therapy

Early Start Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

CPD hours

Additional annual leave

Employee discounts

Parental leave

PD allowance

Job summary

Early Start Australia invites graduates of Occupational Therapy to join our OT Grad program across our national network. You will receive structured onboarding, dedicated supervision, and a buddy to help you settle in, with mentoring from a senior clinician across clinics, client homes, schools, and telehealth settings.

You will work within close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, balancing in-clinic and community-based sessions, while pursuing ongoing CPD and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Just finished or finishing your studies in early 2026.
• A full valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help children achieve development milestones (fine motor, coordination) across play, school and daily activities.
• Educate and involve parents, carers and others to facilitate development and learning.
• Support children with developmental delays in everyday tasks and positive behaviours.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Early Start Australia invites graduates of Occupational Therapy to join our OT Grad program across our national network. You will receive structured onboarding, dedicated supervision, and a buddy to help you settle in, with mentoring from a senior clinician across clinics, client homes, schools, and telehealth settings.

You will work within close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, balancing in-clinic and community-based sessions, while pursuing ongoing CPD and development opportunities.