New Graduate Occupational Therapist

ORS Group; Pakenham Upper; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading allied health service provider in Victoria seeks a Graduate Occupational Therapist to deliver meaningful interventions for clients aged 0–65. Join a supportive environment with a focus on career growth, mentorship, and a flexible working schedule. Enjoy training opportunities and a vibrant team culture. This role is ideal for new graduates ready to make a significant impact in their community.

Benefits

Formal Weekly 1:1 supervision

Access to extensive training

Flexible hours and WFH options

Additional week of annual leave after 3 years

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy + AHPRA registration (or pending).
• A car & licence are required.
• WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and interventions for clients aged 0–65.
• Provide functional capacity and sensory assessments.
• Build strong client relationships and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

A passion for learning

Teamwork

Education

AHPRA registration (or pending)

Job description

Start Your OT Career with ORS – Support, Supervision & Career Growth from Day One

Congratulations on completing your OT studies! Are you ready to start your career with a company that combines strong professional support, a great culture, and meaningful client outcomes?

Why You’ll Love our Graduate Program at ORS

• Big team, big support: Work with experienced OT’s in the Melbourne region and alongside Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, and Behaviour Support Practitioners. You’ll never feel like the “only new grad in the room.”
• Reduced caseload: while you learn the ropes.
• Formal Weekly 1:1 supervision (1 hour): Structured, consistent, and delivered by experienced clinicians to support you clinically and operationally.
• Access to training: we have tens of hours of pre‑recorded training accessible for you to upskill in the areas that most interest you.
• A cohort of grads starting with you: Instant peers, friendships, and shared learning with training and networking in the new‑grad program.
• Flexibility: Choose full‑time or part‑time, flexible hours, WFH options, and even a compressed 9‑day fortnight.
• A dedicated manager to help you map out your career growth plan.

About The Role

As a Graduate OT, you’ll have the opportunity to work with clients aged 0–65 in homes, schools, group programs, and the community. Your caseload can be tailored to your interests to make sure you are doing work that you find the most meaningful. You’ll deliver assessments and interventions such as:

• Functional capacity and sensory assessments
• Assistive technology and home modifications
• Skill and capacity building programs
• You’ll build strong client relationships, celebrate achievements, and see the impact of your work everyday.

Career Pathways & PD

At ORS, Your Career Grows With You. We Offer

• PD opportunities through two‑monthly internal training and monthly special interest groups, with seven dedicated topics covering paediatrics to forensics (and everything in between).
• Opportunity for bonus ‘training leave’ to support you to access external training.
• Specialist pathways in paediatrics, sensory, mental health, home mods, PBS, early childhood, or rehab consulting.
• Clear leadership and management pathways — many of our managers started as new grads.

Culture & Wellbeing

We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. That means:

• A diverse, national team that values collaboration and excellence.
• Work‑life balance initiatives — hybrid work, flexible schedules, and RDO options.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, plus Fitness Passport to keep you active.
• An extra week of annual leave after 3 years (five weeks per year, every year!).

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy + AHPRA registration (or pending).
• A car & licence.
• WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• A passion for learning, teamwork, and helping people achieve their goals.

About ORS

For over 30 years, ORS has delivered person‑centred, evidence‑based allied health services across Australia. We’ve now grown to over 750 employees but our focus hasn’t changed — supporting our clients, and supporting our team.

Apply today — we’d love to meet you!

Graduate OTs will be invited to connect with our OT Managers to learn more about the role and our supportive culture.

If your CV isn’t ready, no problem! Reach out for a confidential chat:

Orlando Parletta - 0421 963 240 or [e-mail]

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, parents returning to work, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, parents returning to work, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.