Physiotherapy Graduate Program 2027

Better Rehab; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Flex Policy

Better Rewards Program

Paid Parental Leave

Travel reimbursement

National opportunities

Job summary

Better Rehab invites graduates to start a physiotherapy career with real support, flexible options, and clinicians who have your back in Newcastle.

Join our national, clinician-led program with structured induction, 1:1 supervision, and dedicated resources to balance clinic, community and home visits while pursuing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy qualification, graduating 2026 or Jan 2027.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Physiotherapy degree (graduating 2026 or Jan 2027)

Job description

• Compensation: AUD 78,000 - AUD 78,000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Graduate Physiotherapist Better Rehab Graduate Program 2027

Start your Physiotherapy 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

Working in Newcastle, you’ll support NDIS participants aged 6–65 years across a varied community caseload, including:

• Neurological conditions
• Spinal cord injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neuron Disease

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.

You’ll receive:

• 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 92c/km
• National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations

Qualifications

WhatYou’llNeed

• Physiotherapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)
• Passion for supporting people with disability
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening, WorkingWithChildren Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Commitment to Diversity:

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.

If you thinkyou’dbe great in this role butdon’tmeet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply,we’dlove to hear from you.