Occupational Therapist - Graduate/Newly Qualified

Colonial Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

ACH Group is seeking a Graduate Occupational Therapist to join their Health Services team in Adelaide, SA. You will participate in a structured New Graduate Program with weekly clinical supervision, practical learning and support that grows with you across clinics, home and community settings.

The role includes holistic assessments, person-centred plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to help older people live well at home, with focus on independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 or recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Hold, or are eligible for, AHPRA registration.
• Are curious, reflective and motivated to keep learning.
• Enjoy building relationships and working in partnership with older people.
• Can work independently while actively seeking guidance and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and create person-centred intervention plans.
• Build capability in home modifications, equipment prescription, functional and cognitive assessment, rehabilitation and reablement.
• Work with functional, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations across community settings.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, including case conferences.
• Help older people adapt to changes in function, achieve meaningful goals and remain safe and independent at home.
• Contribute to innovative projects, including technology-enabled care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Start your OT career with confidence, support and purpose at ACH Group

For more than 70 years, ACH Group has been supporting older South Australians to live good lives. As a leading not-for-profit organisation, our 1,900+ people work across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate services to make a meaningful difference every day.

Location:

Glenelg / Christie Downs (South-West) or Elizabeth South/Rostrevor (North-East)

Employment:

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract

Graduating in 2026, or recently qualified? Build broad clinical experience while helping older people live well in their own homes.

Your first role should help you grow, not leave you to figure it out alone. In ACH Group Health Services, you will join an experienced Allied Health team and follow a structured New Graduate Program with weekly clinical supervision, practical learning and support that develops with you.

What your graduate year could look like

• Conduct holistic assessments and create person-centred intervention plans.
• Build capability in home modifications, equipment prescription, functional and cognitive assessment, rehabilitation and reablement.
• Work with functional, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations across community settings.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, including case conferences.
• Help older people adapt to changes in function, achieve meaningful goals and remain safe and independent at home.
• Contribute to innovative projects, including technology-enabled care.

Support from day one

• Structured graduate induction and an organised learning pathway.
• Weekly one-to-one clinical supervision with experienced senior clinicians.
• Group supervision, clinical tutorials and practical workshops.
• Peer learning and connection with other graduates.
• Professional development funding and ongoing CPD opportunities.
• A collaborative, learning-focused team that encourages questions.
• Experience across clinics, community settings and customers’ homes.
• Career opportunities within a large, growing not-for-profit organisation.
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You will be a great fit if you

• Are graduating in 2026 or recently completed a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy.
• Hold, or are eligible for, AHPRA registration.
• Are curious, reflective and motivated to keep learning.
• Enjoy building relationships and working in partnership with older people.
• Can work independently while actively seeking guidance and feedback.

Practical requirements

• A current driver’s licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Ability to meet required aged care screening requirements.
• Have a satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, no older than 12 months at commencement of employment.

Ready to start your OT career with purpose?

Bring your questions, your ideas and your passion for helping older people live well.

ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.