Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027

Living to the Max Occupational Therapy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Growth and development

Caseload triage

Clinical supervision

Excellent remuneration

Admin support

Job summary

Living to the Max Occupational Therapy in Adelaide, SA is offering a 12‑month Graduate Program for new OT graduates. You will be guided by experienced therapists and participate in structured supervision, tutorials, and workshops to build confidence across DVA, RTW, Aged Care, and NDIS.

We provide a comprehensive induction, tailored training, and a supportive team that values growth, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience helping participants make the most out of every day.
• Learn about the DVA, RTW, Aged Care and NDIS schemes during the program.
• Caseload is carefully triaged to match your skills and experience.

Skills

Mentorship

Shadowing

Education

Eligible for registration with AHPRA upon graduation as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

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 providing high-quality services to those living in rural and remote Australia.

Job Description

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 with 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 plus access to group sessions.
• Excellent Remuneration – Super, km reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, CPD and attractive incentive programs.
• 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

About you

• 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?

Charlotte – Living to the Max’s Talent Acquisition Consultant – will happily support you in the next step in your OT career!

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.