Occupational Therapist – 2027 Graduate Program

Better Rehab; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with structure

Mentorship and supervision

Travel reimbursement at 117c/km

Paid Parental Leave - 8 weeks (primary

2 weeks (secondary)

National opportunities across 30+ Plus

Job summary

Better Rehab Graduate Program 2027 offers new graduates a real support system, with structured induction, mentorship and a flexible diary spanning homes, clinics and community settings.

You'll work with NDIS participants aged 6-65 across neurological conditions, ASD and psychosocial disability, delivering practical, participant-led therapy in homes, day centres, parks and clinic spaces, with strong supervision to grow clinically.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)
• Passion for supporting people with disability
• Driver's licence and own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Complete meaningful assessments and design practical therapy plans
• Build long-term relationships and see real progress
• Work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Graduate Occupational Therapist Better Rehab Graduate Program 2027

Start your Occupational Therapy career with real support, real flexibility, and clinicians who genuinely have your back. This isn't a sink-or-swim graduate role. At Better Rehab, our Graduate Program is built by clinicians, for clinicians! With structure, mentorship, flexibility and backing from a multidisciplinary team, we want to set you up for long-term success beyond your grad year.

Why Better Rehab?

Flexibility with structure. Autonomy with real support. We're a national, clinician-founded and clinician-led organisation. Our leaders understand clinical life because they've lived it. This means realistic KPIs, genuine flexibility, and an environment focused on quality care, not numbers. You'll have autonomy over your diary, flexibility across community, clinic and work-from-home options, and strong supervision to support your growth every step of the way.

The Role

You'll support NDIS participants aged 6-65 years across a varied community caseload, including:

• Neurological conditions
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Psychosocial disability

This is a community-based role, delivering functional, participant-led therapy across homes, day centres, parks and clinic spaces.

You'll:

• Complete meaningful assessments and design practical therapy plans
• Build long-term relationships and see real progress
• Work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team

Our Graduate Program

We believe graduates thrive with visible, structured and consistent support.

• A graduate-specific induction week (NDIS, community practice & life at Better Rehab)
• 1:1 discipline-specific supervision
• 6 months of structured induction, training and upskilling
• 4 paid study leave days per year
• Laptop, phone and fully resourced therapy kits

Flexibility & Rewards

• Better Flex Policy - flexible hours and the ability to flex off once client work is complete
• Clear, achievable KPIs
• Better Rewards Program - bonus pay, extra leave, PD, tech or experiences
• Paid Parental Leave - 8 weeks (primary), 2 weeks (secondary)
• Travel reimbursement at 117c/km
• National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations

What You'll Need

• Occupational Therapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)
• Passion for supporting people with disability
• Driver's licence and own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Diversity & Inclusion

Better Rehab embraces diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process - applications from all backgrounds are welcome.