At a Glance
- Tasks: Support NDIS participants with tailored therapy plans and meaningful assessments.
- Company: Better Rehab, a clinician-led organisation focused on quality care.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, CPD allowance, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusivity are at our core; all backgrounds welcome!
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Occupational Therapy qualification and a passion for supporting people with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
This isn't a sink-or-swim graduate role.
At Better Rehab, our Graduate Program is built by clinicians, for clinicians!
With structure, mentorship, flexibility and backing from a multidisciplinary team, we want to set you up for long-term success beyond your grad year.
Job Description
Why Better Rehab?
Flexibility with structure. Autonomy with real support.
We're a national, clinician-founded and clinician-led organisation.
Our leaders understand clinical life because they've lived it.
This means realistic KPIs, genuine flexibility, and an environment focused on quality care, not numbers.
You'll have autonomy over your diary, flexibility across community, clinic and work-from-home options, and strong supervision to support your growth every step of the way.
The Role
Working across Blacktown, you'll support NDIS participants aged 6–65 years across a varied community caseload, including:
- Neurological conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Psychosocial disability
This is a community-based role, delivering functional, participant-led therapy across homes, day centres, parks and clinic spaces. You'll:
- Complete meaningful assessments and design practical therapy plans
- Build long-term relationships and see real progress
- Work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Our Graduate Program
We believe graduates thrive with visible, structured and consistent support.
You'll receive
- A graduate-specific induction week (NDIS, community practice & life at Better Rehab)
- 1:1 discipline-specific supervision
- 6 months of structured induction, training and upskilling
- A flexible $2,500 CPD allowance per year
- Laptop, phone and fully resourced therapy kits
- Flexibility & Rewards
- Better Flex Policy – flexible hours and the ability to flex off once client work is complete
- Clear, achievable KPIs
- Better Rewards Program – bonus pay, extra leave, PD, tech or experiences
- Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks (primary), 2 weeks (secondary)
- Travel reimbursement at $1.17 per KM
- National opportunities across 30+ Better Rehab locations
Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy qualification (graduating in 2026 or January 2027)
- Passion for supporting people with disability
- Driver's licence and own vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Additional Information
Your CV doesn't need to be perfect, your values matter more.
Commitment to Diversity
At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.
Occupational Therapist Graduate Program 2027 in Blacktown employer: Better Rehab
Better Rehab is an exceptional employer for Occupational Therapists in the Aged Care sector, offering a supportive and flexible work environment in Hobart. With a focus on clinician-led practices, employees benefit from dedicated supervision, clear career progression pathways, and a generous personal development budget, all while being part of a multidisciplinary team that values quality outcomes over volume. The company's commitment to its values fosters a culture where staff can thrive both personally and professionally, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
