Graduate OT: Grow into Independent Clinician

APM (Australia); Somerville; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

CPD allowance + paid professional dev.

Dedicated buddy

1:1 supervision with an experienced cl

Admin support to focus on learning

Job summary

APM Group's Early Start Australia Graduate program in Somerville invites ambitious Occupational Therapists to join a structured 12-month pathway. You will receive clinical supervision, mentoring, and a buddy, then progressively manage your own caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, design individualised therapy programs, document thoroughly, and align with NDIS funding requirements, fostering growth from graduate to independent

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with full or provisional AHPRA eligibility.
• Strong communication, organisation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to design and adjust therapy plans across settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage a varied caseload using client-centred care.
• Design, implement, monitor, and adjust therapy programs aligned with goals.
• Deliver therapy across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Collaborate with families, allied health professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, complete reviews and reports, identify additional needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, treatment notes, and compliance records.
• Ensure plans align with funding requirements including NDIS.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards and engage in ongoing development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Observational skills

Report writing

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

APM Group's Early Start Australia Graduate program in Somerville invites ambitious Occupational Therapists to join a structured 12-month pathway. You will receive clinical supervision, mentoring, and a buddy, then progressively manage your own caseload across clinic, home, school and community settings.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, design individualised therapy programs, document thoroughly, and align with NDIS funding requirements, fostering growth from graduate to independent