New Graduate Occupational Therapist – Full Time 7 Weeks Leave 65% KPI Structured Mentoring Career Pathways 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. Why Join NSS? 7 weeks annual leave (5 directed around school holidays 2 flexible) Manageable KPIs (65%) – we prioritise quality therapy over quotas Structured clinical mentoring with experienced Occupational Therapists Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with strong collaboration Clear career progression and leadership pathways Flexible working options – clinic, community, school and home Laptop and phone provided Paid professional development opportunities We prioritise clinician wellbeing, recognising that strong outcomes for families start with a supported team. 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 and skill development Access to an experienced multidisciplinary team Ongoing mentoring as your skills grow What You’ll Be Doing Deliver therapy across homes, schools, community settings and clinic Work collaboratively with families to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes Develop and implement therapy plans with support and supervision Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Intervention Teachers and Support Workers Complete documentation and reports in line with NDIS requirements Essential Requirements Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility to obtain) Passion for paediatrics and/or disability Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle Current Working With Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, 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 supportive, down-to-earth 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.
