Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2026

MedHealth; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction program

Weekly clinical supervision

Administrative support

Job summary

MedHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Graduate Program in Adelaide, South Australia. This full-time position offers extensive training including a 12-week comprehensive induction, tailored mentoring with senior clinicians, and ongoing support to enhance skills in Occupational Therapy. As part of a dedicated team, you will work with a diverse clientele and be encouraged to grow and develop your career with clear progression opportunities. The role supports clients across various settings, including NDIS and aged care.

Qualifications

• Looking for a team that promotes growth and inclusion.
• Willing to learn from experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy services.
• Support clients with various needs through tailored assessments.
• Participate in a 12-month Graduate Program with mentorship.

Education

Eligible for registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2026

• Full-time
• Job Status: Full Time

Our why - To enrich the quality of life of people in our communities.

Living to the Max is a boutique Occupational Therapy provider based in Adelaide, South Australia. We have operated since 2004 to provide high-quality service with experienced and like-minded Occupational Therapists, building a reputation as a capable, knowledgeable, ethical, and client‑centred provider, delivering Occupational Therapy services across multiple funding schemes. In 2022, Living to the Max joined the MedHealth Group, which has allowed us to provide additional services to our participants, whilst our clinicians are now receiving additional employee benefits and uncapped career opportunity via the wider MedHealth group of companies!

We provide Occupational Therapy services for people from school age up, supporting referrals from NDIS, SA Housing Trust, DVA, My Aged Care, Lifetime Support Authority, medicolegal and private paying. We support clients with a range of needs including physical, psychosocial, neurodiversity, vision/hearing impairment, and cognitive decline. Our Occupational Therapists have the opportunity to specialise or see a variety of clients.

We also provide fortnightly outreach services to Alice Springs and Kangaroo Island. We are committed to the providing high-quality services to those living in rural and remote Australia.

We understand that the first year as an Occupational Therapist can be exciting, yet also overwhelming. Our Graduate Program provides you with a sound knowledge base that helps to set you up for success.

Like an onion, we have several layers – built in-supervision, mentorship, tutorials, workshops. Across the 12-month program, you will build your capacity and confidence in Occupational Therapy, will learn all about the DVA, RTW, Aged Care and NDIS schemes, AND gain hands on experience helping participants make the most out of every day!

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive Induction - 12 weeks induction program including shadowing, one on one support and group supervision.
• Growth and Development – training with senior clinicians which is tailored to your areas of interest
• Caseload - Your caseload is carefully triaged to ensure clients are matched to your skills and experience.
• Supervision – Weekly clinical supervision sessions with your dedicated mentor which give you the opportunity to seek guidance and support + access to group sessions.
• Admin Support - Receive local administrative support including assistance with billing and calendar management.

You will join a team that encourages growth, promotes inclusion, welcomes differences, and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. With us, you’ll find your ideal career where you will be supported every step of the way and have clear career progression tailored to you.

Qualifications

Bring your authentic self to work every day! If you are…

• Looking for a team that encourages growth, promotes inclusion, welcomes differences and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
• Wanting to learn from some of the best Occupational Therapists in South Australia.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA upon graduation as an Occupational Therapist.

Additional information

Interested in finding out more?

I’m Charlotte, Living to the Max's Talent Acquisition Consultant who will happily support you in the next step in your OT career!

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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