New Graduate Occupational Therapist | Rockhampton QLD (10004230)

Health Workforce; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Workforce in Rockhampton, QLD, is offering a New Graduate Occupational Therapist role within our structured graduate program. You will provide OT services across diverse community settings with a supportive team and strong supervision to help you transition from university to clinical practice.

This permanent full-time position welcomes new graduates and offers comprehensive mentoring, development opportunities, and a broad caseload across disability, health, education, and community

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or graduate prior to commencement.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Interest in community-based allied health and lifespan.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to visit communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy services across community settings.
• Work with a diverse caseload across disability, health, education and community sectors.
• Deliver assessments, therapy interventions, reports and personalised support plans.
• Develop relationships with participants, families, carers, schools and health professionals.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and other allied health professionals.
• Participate in a structured new graduate program with supervision and mentoring.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and partnerships to improve access to services.
• Build professional networks and learn from experienced clinicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

New Graduate Occupational Therapist | Rockhampton QLD (10004230)

Structured Occupational Therapy New Graduate Program

Comprehensive supervision, mentoring and professional development

Diverse community-based caseload across the lifespan

Salary $82,000 - $96,000 + incentives

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Full-time position, with part-time arrangements considered for the right applicant

Practice Information:
This organisation delivers allied health services across a diverse range of funding models, supporting participants and clients throughout the lifespan. Services are provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare-funded programs, aged care services, private funding arrangements and other government and community-based health initiatives.
As a registered NDIS provider, this organisation offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to work with a broad and varied caseload across disability, health, education and community sectors. Services are delivered within homes, schools, early childhood settings, workplaces, aged care facilities, community settings and clinic environments.

Position Description:
As a Graduate Occupational Therapist, you will:

Provide Occupational Therapy services across a variety of community settings

Work with a diverse caseload across disability, health, education and community sectors

Deliver assessments, therapy interventions, reports and personalised support plans

Develop strong relationships with participants, families, carers, schools, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders

Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary team

Participate in a structured new graduate program designed to support the transition from university into clinical practice

Receive regular supervision, mentoring and professional development opportunities

Contribute to community engagement initiatives and partnerships that improve access to allied health services across Queensland communities

Build professional networks and learn from experienced clinicians committed to graduate development

Position Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or due to graduate prior to commencement

Eligibility for registration with AHPRA

Interest in community-based allied health and working with people across the lifespan

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Current driver's licence and willingness to undertake community-based visits

Previous experience within disability, paediatrics, community health, aged care, rehabilitation, education or mental health settings is highly regarded but not essential. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be supported through a structured development program.

About Rockhampton:
Located in the heart of Central Queensland, Rockhampton offers an ideal combination of career opportunity, affordability and lifestyle. As the regional capital, the city provides access to excellent schools, healthcare, sporting facilities, shopping and dining while maintaining a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to the Capricorn Coast, including Yeppoon and Emu Park, with beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation and island adventures nearby. Affordable housing and a family-friendly lifestyle make Rockhampton an attractive destination for health professionals looking to build a rewarding career in regional Queensland.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via ***@healthworkforce.com.au.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.