New Graduate Occupational Therapist – Full Time 7 Weeks Leave Structured Mentoring Low KPIs Career Pathways ð Based in Kurri Kurri (20 mins from Maitland | 35 mins from Newcastle) The Opportunity Northern Star Supports is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated New Graduate Occupational Therapist to join our supportive allied health team in the Hunter region. This is your opportunity to start your OT career in a workplace where you are genuinely supported, carefully mentored, and set up to succeed from day one — not thrown into the deep end. If you are passionate about paediatrics and disability and want to build strong clinical skills in a nurturing team, we would love to hear from you. Salary & Benefits Above-award salary ($75,000–$85,000 super) 7 weeks annual leave (5 directed around school holidays 2 flexible) Device & phone provided Low KPI expectations – we prioritise quality therapy Flexible working options – clinic, community, school and home Grad-friendly caseload build in your first months Structured clinical mentoring with senior OT Regular team mentoring and support Paid Professional Development opportunities Clear leadership and career progression pathways How We Support New Graduates At NSS, new grads are not expected to know everything . You will receive: Weekly 1:1 clinical supervision with an experienced OT Joint visits and shadowing opportunities Structured onboarding program Gradual caseload build to support confidence Access to experienced multidisciplinary team members Ongoing mentoring as your skills grow What You’ll Be Doing Deliver therapy in homes, schools, community settings, and our therapy spaces Work collaboratively with families to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes Develop and implement therapy plans under supervision Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Intervention Teachers, and Support Workers Complete documentation in line with NDIS requirements Essential Requirements Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain) Passion for paediatrics and disability Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain) NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain) Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available) About Northern Star Supports Northern Star Supports is a values-driven, family-focused provider delivering Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Teaching and Support Work across the Hunter region. We are proud of our down-to-earth, supportive culture where staff wellbeing matters just as much as participant outcomes. Apply Now If you’re ready to launch your OT career in a workplace where you’ll be mentored, encouraged, and supported to grow, we would love to hear from you.
