Occupational Therapist – 2027 Graduate Program
Express your interest for the 2027 Better Rehab Graduate Program in Wollongong and kick off your career in the rewarding community-oriented NDIS.
Graduate Occupational Therapist - Better Rehab Graduate Program 2027
Start your Occupational Therapy career with real support, real flexibility, and clinicians who genuinely have your back.
This is not 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.
The Role
Based in Wollongong, you'll support NDIS participants aged 6–65 years across a varied community caseload, including:
* Neurological conditions
* Psychosocial disability
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
* National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations
What You'll Need
* Occupational Therapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)
* Passion for supporting people with disability
* Driver's licence and own vehicle
* NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Apply Now
Your CV doesn't need to be perfect, your values matter more. For a confidential chat, contact Lizi at 0488 850 290. Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au
Diversity & Inclusion
Better Rehab embraces diversity, inclusivity and a fair recruitment process – applications from all backgrounds are welcome.
Salary & Benefits
* $80,000
* Flexible work locations
* Hybrid working options
* NDIS caseload, mixed clinical experience
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