New Graduate Occupational Therapist - North Parramatta

Northcott; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Weekly supervision

Professional development leave

Salary packaging + entertainment

Job summary

Northcott is seeking a New Graduate Occupational Therapist to join us on a 12-month temporary contract from January 2027. You’ll work with experienced clinicians in a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based therapy that helps children and adults achieve goals, build independence and improve quality of life.

With a structured 12-week onboarding program, weekly supervision, peer mentoring and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the support to grow your skills and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA eligibility/registration.
• Person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset with passion for learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to clients to help goals and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families across ages.
• Engage in onboarding, supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Relationship-building

Clear communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA eligibility/registration

Job description

Job Detail: New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Confidence to start. Support to succeed.

About the role

Join us as a New Graduate Occupational Therapist on a12-month temporary contract from January 2027 to January 2028.

You’ll work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based therapy that helps children and adults achieve their goals, build independence and improve quality of life.

With a structured 12-week onboarding program, weekly supervision, peer mentoring and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the support to grow your skills and confidence from day one.

• Work-Life Balance:Take5 weeksofannual leaveto relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
• Learning Support:Enjoy10 daysofpersonal development leave, plus a$1,000allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
• Maximise Your Salary: Benefit fromNon-For-Profit Salary Packaging:$15,900 + $2,650 entertainment.
• Generous Parental Leave:After 12 months of service, enjoy14 weeks of paid maternity leaveto support you and your growing family.
• Wellness Perks:Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
• Supportive Culture:Work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment with peer supervision and access to clinical teams across multiple states.
• Comprehensive Support:Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing: Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options, a psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in Occupational TherapyandAHPRAeligibility/ registration.
• A person-centred, evidence-based approachfocused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
• Clear, confident communicationand teamwork skills
• A growth mindsetand passion for learning and collaboration
• Good organisation and time managementto manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.

At Northcott Therapy , we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

As a new graduate therapist, you’ll grow and thrive within our supportive, multi-disciplinary team, enjoying opportunities to learn, collaborate, and develop your skills. Enjoy:

• Gradual caseload and calendar build-up (metered start)
• Weekly supervision and regular check-ins
• 2 weeks of professional development leave
• A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story .

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact [e-mail] .

No Recruitment Agencies Please - We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.