AddressAt Early Start Australia, we work with children, their families and young adults to provide the best start to grow, develop and reach their full potential.
We are looking for passionate Occupational Therapist graduates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those they treat, to join our 1-year Graduate Program.
You’ll work with a team of dedicated allied health and client support professionals, collaborating on treatment plans and sharing ideas and knowledge to contribute to a holistic care approach for our wonderful clients.
You’ll be fully mentored and supported by experienced clinicians, delivering therapy in one of our well-equipped clinics, at client’s homes, schools and via telehealth.
We are looking for Occupational Therapist graduates to join our clinics in Deakin and Queanbeyan ACT.
Our Graduate Program will provide you with a well-rounded knowledge base to accelerate your career and mentorship and supervision along the way to make sure you are supported as you learn.
What’s in it for you:
You’ll find plenty of team spirit at your Early Start Australia clinic. We like to celebrate the everyday moments that make a big difference in the lives of our clients, and the team of people that make them happen. And we’re passionate about helping you to achieve your career goals.
You’ll be rewarded by a range of great benefits, to develop you as a professional and to look after your wellbeing, including:
- Dedicated and paid time for professional development and a generous professional development allowance
- Bonus payment scheme for achieving great outcomes and exceeding targets
- Generous paid parental leave
- Personal and professional development virtual courses through the MCI Institute (part of the APM Group)
- Peer recognition program and annual ESA awards events to celebrate our achievements
- Discounts on every day and extra-special purchases– from groceries to movie tickets
- Wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance and access to Sonder, a personal safety app community
As you move through the Graduate Program, you can expect:
- Graduate networking sessions
- 1-on-1 supervision and mentoring with a senior clinician
- Insights from senior health leaders, as well as other business leaders
- A dedicated buddy to support you to settle in and thrive
- Opportunities to develop your core career skills and plan your career
Why we want you at Early Start Australia
- Your passion for making a difference and making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families
- Your desire to thrive in your career, own what you do and grow professionally and personally
- Your enthusiasm, team spirit, fresh ideas and can-do attitude
- Your exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Your attention to detail and impactful time management
You’ll also need to:
- Be eligible for AHPRA registration upon graduating
- Have graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in 2024
About Early Start Australia
Early Start Australia is working towards a brighter future for all Australians. Providing allied health therapy services at over 45 clinics throughout Australia, our clinics are well connected so our clinicians can learn from experts across the country.
Our team of Allied Health professionals, including speech pathologists, Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists, offer therapies to support all ages, needs and abilities with a strong focus on care for children.
Early Start Australia is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2 million people each year. APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.
When you join Early Start Australia, you get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business. Learn more at apm.net.au
Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
