New Graduate Occupational Therapist (starting 2027)

Carpentaria; Darwin; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

EAP access

Free on-site carparking

On-site café

Job summary

Carpentaria in Darwin invites applications for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist starting early 2027. The 12-month program focuses on building skills, growing your caseload and launching your professional career in disability services.

You will deliver therapy across clinics, homes, schools and community settings, within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and with ongoing clinical supervision and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• OT degree with eligibility for registration in Australia.
• Passionate about supporting people with disability.
• Willingness to work across clinic, home, school and community.
• Able to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services utilizing a person-centred approach.
• Work across in-clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team with senior therapists.

Skills

Disability support

Caseload management

Assistive technology

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About Us

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability, therapy, and community services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

About The Role

We are looking for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist (starting early 2027, based in Darwin) to deliver occupational therapy services utilising a person-centred approach that promotes choice and control to participants in relation to their NDIS goals.

During our 12-month New Graduate Program, you will consolidate your skills, grow your caseload and flourish in your first professional role.

You Might Be The Right Fit If You

• Are passionate about supporting people with disability
• Have an interest in learning skills across a broad caseload and lifespan
• Are interested in assistive technology prescription and environmental modification
• Enjoy working in a culturally diverse environment, collaborating, and learning from your peers
• Want to deliver therapy sessions in-clinic, at homes, schools, and in the community
• Value a multi-disciplinary team with multiple senior therapists (across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy)
• Are values-driven, self-motivated and organised
• Love warm weather and trying new things!

Why work with us?

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team who will encourage and inspire you.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, and professional development.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary $73,444 – 81,429 + 12% super
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
• A library of therapy assessments and resources, to support people across the lifespan
• Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, Quality Improvement projects, monthly training, and regular clinical supervision)
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Continued support after your first 12 months – transition into our Emerging Clinician Program (with opportunities for regional and remote travel)
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free on-site carparking
• On-site café
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!