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, paid study leave, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diversity is celebrated; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a structured graduate program that prioritises your growth and success.
- Qualifications: Occupational Therapy qualification and a passion for supporting people with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ 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.
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
Across Croydon, 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
- 4 paid study leave days 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 117c/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. For a confidential chat, contact Lizi on. Commitment to Diversity: At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals. If you think you’d be great in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.
Occupational Therapist Graduate Program 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.
