Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2026

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Ability Action Australia is seeking soon-to-be OT graduates for its 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program in Dandenong, offering a structured path from grad to confident clinician. Highlights include a guaranteed salary of $86,400 inc super, interstate relocation allowance, travel reimbursement, external PD up to $1,500, a laptop and clinical toolkit, and flexible work options. Weekly supervision, mentoring and a buddy system underpin a culture of growth and real-world impact. To apply, confirm AHPRA eligibility, show curiosity and teamwork, and demonstrate readiness to relocate if needed and strong notes and time management. Apply now or contact Vanessa Dias for a confidential chat.

Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia! We’re a national therapy services provider helping NDIS participants, kids, teens and adults get more out of life every day.

Our teams are supportive, our vibes are friendly, our supervision is actually weekly, and our Grad Program is designed to turn you from “fresh grad” to “confident clinician” in record time, without the burnout.

Job Description

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We're excited to get to know you and share how our 12-month Action Packed Graduate Program can launch your fulfilling career.

Now is where your OT career gets real (and really fun).

If you are graduating in 2026 and ready to launch your OT career somewhere that actually supports you, laughs with you, mentors you, and celebrates your small wins (like finishing your notes before 5pm) then welcome to Ability Action Australia, the place where new grads thrive and grow.

Why you'll love our Grad Program

• A guaranteed salary of $86,400 including super
• Generous relocation allowance for OT & Speech Grads *Interstate relocation*
• KM Travel Reimbursement
• External PD allowance up to $1,500 per year
• Performance-based incentive programs
• A laptop, smartphone & clinical toolkit
• Flexibility to work from home, café or our beautiful clinic/office spaces
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Salary packaging perks, including novated leasing
• Exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance and gym membership
• Weekly supervision, mentoring & a buddy who actually answers your messages

But what genuinely sets us apart is the incredible support system you'll find at Ability Action Australia – a dedicated team that’s by your side throughout your growth journey.

About you

Soon-to-be OT who is:

• Eligible for AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Curious, kind, and excited to learn
• Ready to make a real difference
• Keen for a workplace that values flexibility, growth and fun
• Not afraid of a good pun or a great team lunch

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with Ability Action Australia? We're eager to hear from you!  

For more insights into our graduate program, click on the APPLY button or please contact Vanessa Dias -Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0448374024, for a confidential discussion and to learn more about the program.

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Additional Information

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.