Graduate Occupational Therapists - 2027 Program

Rocky Bay Careers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Six weeks paid parental leave

Purchased Leave Program (six weeks)

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Fleet vehicles for work

Discounts with health partners

Job summary

Rocky Bay's 2027 New Graduate Program invites an Occupational Therapy graduate to start a rewarding career in disability and allied health. You will receive structured induction, dedicated clinical supervision and regular feedback from experienced therapists committed to your growth and potential.

You will work with diverse clients across ages and settings, developing assessment, intervention and person-centred practice while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including Speech

Qualifications

• An Occupational Therapy graduate excited to begin their career and grow their clinical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for person-centred care.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational assessment and intervention skills under supervision.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client participation in home, work and community settings.

Skills

Occupational Therapy graduate

Strong communication

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Job description

Launch Your Occupational Therapy Career with Rocky Bay!

Ready to launch your Occupational Therapy career with a team that will invest in your growth, challenge you to learn and support you to make a real difference? Join Rocky Bay's 2027 New Graduate Program and gain the skills, confidence and experience to build a rewarding career in disability and allied health.

Our 12-month Allied Health New Graduate Program commences in February 2027, offering dedicated support, expert guidance and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive as you begin your career.

About the Program

Start your career with the support you need to succeed. You'll benefit from a comprehensive induction, dedicated clinical supervision and regular feedback from experienced therapists who are passionate about helping new graduates reach their potential.

You'll work with a diverse range of customers across different ages, abilities and settings, developing your skills in assessment, intervention and person-centred practice while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and other Allied Health professionals, you'll support customers to build independence, develop everyday living skills and achieve meaningful goals that enhance their participation in home, work and community life.

Why Choose Rocky Bay for Your Graduate Year?

At Rocky Bay, you'll be part of a team committed to helping you build confidence as a clinician while delivering meaningful outcomes for people living with disability. You'll work alongside experienced Allied Health professionals in a collaborative environment that encourages learning, innovation and professional growth.

With a diverse caseload, structured support and opportunities to develop specialist skills, you'll gain the experience and confidence needed to build a successful long-term career.

What We're Looking For

• An Occupational Therapy graduate excited to begin their career and grow their clinical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for person-centred care.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to learn, embrace new challenges and contribute to service delivery goals.

Why Join Rocky Bay?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about your future. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Structured 12-month New Graduate Program.
• Dedicated clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing support.
• Learn from experienced therapists with extensive disability-sector expertise.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Diverse caseloads and community-based practice experiences.
• Generous salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year.
• Purchased Leave Program to increase annual leave to six weeks per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Receive $2,000 when you refer a friend who joins Rocky Bay, subject to program conditions.
• Discounts with HBF Health, Flight Centre and Ultra Tune.
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Fleet vehicles available for work-related travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Long service leave, pro rata after five years.

Who We Are

At Rocky Bay, the work we do matters. Every day, our teams support people with disability to live the lives they choose by building skills, confidence, independence and community connections.

For more than 85 years, Rocky Bay has been empowering Western Australians living with disability to achieve greater independence and live meaningful lives. Our purpose is simple: working together to create extraordinary impact.

Our Culture and Community

We are proud to be an inclusive, neuro-affirming workplace that values diversity and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive.

Whether you're working directly with customers or supporting our services behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Western Australians every day.

To learn more about a career with Rocky Bay, visit: www.rockybay.org.au/careers-with-us

A Recruitment Experience That Works for You

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [e-mail]. We're here to help.

A Note for Recruiters

We are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.