Occupational Therapist - Graduate Program 2027

MedHealth, through its Hanrahan Health service, is growing its team in Yeerongpilly and inviting applications from Graduate Occupational Therapists for its 2027 program. The group brings together multidisciplinary therapy across the lifespan, working in clinics, a private hospital, aged care facilities, schools, homes and through telehealth. The mission is simple: create opportunities so clients can participate fully in life, with a supportive, community-focused culture behind the scenes. This program would suit recent OT grads who want structured mentorship, a varied caseload and a clear path into clinical leadership.

The role sits onsite in Yeerongpilly, Queensland, and is designed to support new graduates as they develop confidence and competence in real-world settings. Expect a collaborative environment where you’ll learn from experienced clinicians while you build your own clinical identity, tackling meaningful work that spans environments, home, school, workplace and residential facilities, while staying true to evidence-based practice.

If you’re excited by the idea of a graduate pathway that blends hands-on therapy with strong supervision and ongoing professional development, this could be the right next step for you.

What you’ll do as a Graduate Occupational Therapist in MedHealth’s 2027 Program

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll manage an allocated caseload and deliver therapeutic services in a timely way, drawing on your training and supervision to support clients across a range of needs. You’ll assess clients’ emotional, cognitive, developmental and physical functioning through clinical observations and standardised tools, then interpret what you find to set treatment goals that are tailored to each person. You’ll provide interventions that are grounded in evidence and, where helpful, advise on environmental adaptations at home, in school, at work or in residential settings. You’ll also consider Assistive Technology options to promote independence and functional participation for clients with different limitations.

The role also invites you to contribute to planning and recommending practical changes that help clients engage more fully with their environments, from adjusting tasks and routines to suggesting supportive equipment or technology. You’ll work as part of a team that values collaboration, client-centred practice and a thoughtful approach to every step of the therapy process.

Your Qualifications for MedHealth’s 2027 Graduate OT Program

The must-haves include being a degree-qualified Occupational Therapist with current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility for registration. You should demonstrate excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, hold a valid licence (licence) and have access to a reliable motor vehicle, and you must have a genuine passion for working in the disability sector. These elements show you’re ready to engage with a diverse client base and to grow within a supportive graduate framework.

Nice-to-haves include enthusiasm for ongoing professional development, openness to supervision and mentorship, and an interest in expanding your skills across diverse clinical caseloads and settings as you progress into potential supervisory or leadership roles.

Pay and Practical Details for MedHealth’s 2027 Graduate OT Program

Salary is above award rates of pay, reflecting the value of the graduate program and the level of supervision provided. The role offers substantial professional development, including four paid professional development days each year, weekly professional development sessions, access to an online learning hub, guest speakers and in-house leadership development programs. You’ll receive one-to-one supervision for an hour each week with a dedicated supervisor, and there are weekly group supervision sessions led by Clinical Leads and senior staff. The program supports career progression with opportunities to step up into supervisory and leadership roles.

Flexibility is a feature of the program, with full-time or part-time options and varied work hours to suit different lifestyles, all within an onsite Yeerongpilly setting. The surrounding area offers a suburban atmosphere with easy access to Brisbane’s amenities, beaches and outdoor spaces. The broader MedHealth group also provides employee perks such as corporate discounts on private health insurance and travel, a Fitness Passport program, salary packaging options (including novated leasing) and access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Roles include involvement in volunteering opportunities within the local community and a diverse clinical caseload that supports growth across age groups and settings.

Advice for Applicants for MedHealth’s 2027 Graduate OT Program

First, make sure the top of your resume highlights your degree-qualified OT status and your current AHPRA registration or eligibility, plus that you’re applying for the 2027 graduate program. Tie this to your practical experience and any supervised placements that align with disability services and multisite settings.

Second, prove the must-have skills with concrete examples. Think of a time you communicated clearly with clients or families, used clinical observations or standardised assessments to shape goals, and collaborated with a team to adapt an environment or introduce Assistive Technology that promoted independence.

Third, prepare for interviews by outlining how you apply evidence-based interventions to real cases, and how you would manage a caseload while engaging in the supervision and PD opportunities the program offers. Be ready to talk about how you would approach goal setting and progress review with clients and families, and what you hope to gain from the mentorship you’ll receive.

Fourth, ask a smart question that shows you’ve thought about the graduate pathway. For example: what does the first-year ramp-up look like in practice, and how is graduate progress tracked and supported across the 1:1 and group supervision structures?

How to Apply for MedHealth’s 2027 Graduate Occupational Therapist Program

If this opportunity fits your goals, you can Apply now or contact Vanessa Dias at 0448374024 or [email protected] for enquiries. Include your CV and a note about your interest in a graduate pathway that combines supervision, PD and a diverse, client-centred caseload in the Queensland setting.