Paid Allied Health Trainee — Cairns, Final-Year Student Path

National 360; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National 360 invites final-year Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology students to join the Allied Health Academy in Cairns as they transition into the 360 GO Graduate Program in 2027. You’ll get paid to gain hands-on experience, learn from clinicians, and grow within a supportive team.

Starting in Jan 2027, you’ll balance study with practical exposure, shadowing clinicians, and contributing to community therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Final year of Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology degree, graduating in 2027.
• Available to start now and work from Cairns office about one day per week.
• Desire to gain hands-on industry experience while studying.
• Enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Learning mindset with a focus on continuous development.
• Capable of independent travel for community therapy sessions.
• Has NDISWC/Blue Card or is willing to apply.
• Own vehicle and current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced clinicians.
• Support therapy delivery under supervision of qualified professionals.
• Participate in team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide administrative support to the local team.
• Develop clinical resources to enhance therapy delivery.
• Undertake research tasks to support best practice and service improvement.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Willingness to travel for community PT

Own vehicle & valid driver’s licence

NDIS/Blue Card willingness

Education

Final year of Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology degree (graduating 2027)

Job description

National 360 invites final-year Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology students to join the Allied Health Academy in Cairns as they transition into the 360 GO Graduate Program in 2027. You’ll get paid to gain hands-on experience, learn from clinicians, and grow within a supportive team.

Starting in Jan 2027, you’ll balance study with practical exposure, shadowing clinicians, and contributing to community therapy sessions.