Graduate and New Grad Occupational Therapy Jobs

Explore 54 live OT roles open to new graduates — supervised caseloads, structured mentorship, and grad programs across every state. Employers can reach job-ready graduates for $99 with same-day approval.

Featured Graduate OT Vacancies

54 live roles
Graduate Occupational Therapist 3 days, 14 hours ago
Early Start Australia Launceston, Tasmania Full-Time
Disability NDIS Paediatric On-Site +1
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Flexible Manageable caseload
Graduate Occupational Therapist 3 days, 14 hours ago
Early Start Australia Maroochydore, Queensland Full-Time
Disability NDIS Paediatric On-Site +1
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Flexible Manageable caseload
New Graduate Occupational Therapist 4 days, 20 hours ago
Early Start Australia Armadale, Western Australia Full-Time
Disability NDIS Paediatric On-Site +1
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Flexible Manageable caseload
Graduate Occupational Therapist 6 days, 20 hours ago
Early Start Australia Durack, Northern Territory Full-Time
Disability NDIS Paediatric On-Site +1
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Flexible Manageable caseload

What new graduate OT roles should offer

A strong graduate OT role builds confidence gradually. Look for a structured induction, a reduced caseload in the first few months, weekly individual supervision, and regular opportunities to observe senior clinicians. Rotation programs in hospitals and large community services can provide broad experience before you choose a specialty.

The setting matters as much as the title. Community and NDIS roles often provide faster exposure to complex caseloads but can be isolating without good supervision. Hospital roles may offer more peer support and structured learning but can be shift-based. Ask how graduates are supported, what happens when a case is beyond your experience, and whether supervision continues after probation.

Graduate OT salaries and entitlements

New graduate OT salaries commonly start between $73,000 and $85,000, with public health awards, salary packaging, and structured progression adding value over time. Private practices may offer higher base pay or bonuses tied to billables, while not-for-profits often provide stronger leave and development benefits.

Do not compare the base salary alone. Paid professional development, conference leave, a fleet vehicle, flexible hours, and genuine supervision time all matter in the first year. Rural and remote graduate roles sometimes include relocation support, accommodation, or financial incentives in addition to salary.

Choosing your first OT role

Ask how many clients you will carry at the start, who your supervisor will be, how often you meet, and what the team's approach to risk and complex cases looks like. If possible, speak to another graduate who has worked there. A supportive first role is worth more than a small pay difference, because it shapes how quickly you build clinical judgement and confidence.

Your registration, insurance, and mandatory checks should be in place before you apply. Browse current graduate-friendly vacancies below or set up an alert so new roles reach you as soon as they are approved.

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