Graduate Occupational Therapists - Start your career with purpose, structure and support!

At Tashacare, we do things differently. Our well-established, evidence-based Graduate Program is built to give you the tools, support, and flexibility you need to thrive - personally and professionally.

Why Tashacare?

A Competitive Package

• $75,000 + Super
• Approx. $5,000 annual travel allowance
• Annual leave loading
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance
• 2 days paid study leave
• Quarterly reward and recognition program

Support That Starts on Day One

• Weekly 1:1 supervision with your Team Leader
• Weekly group clinical supervision with senior clinicians
• Graduate Program Officer (a recent grad) to guide you through your first 12 weeks
• Monthly multidisciplinary team meetings
• Structured progression of client load and billables
• Intake and billing support teams to reduce admin load
• Leadership coaching and career pathway support from Year 2 onwards

A Professional Environment You’ll Be Proud Of

• Newly renovated clinic on High Street, Northcote - voted the coolest street in the world
• 12 consulting rooms including a sensory room
• Your own desk, laptop and iPhone - no hot desking!
• Access to extensive clinical and non-clinical resources
• Flexible work options: clinic, home-based or community
• Risk management framework with duress protocols to ensure your safety

A Culture That Feels Like Home

• Open-plan allied health space promoting collaboration
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Regular team events: trivia nights, bowling, boat cruises, paint and sip, and more
• Diverse, inclusive team of early career and senior clinicians

About the Graduate Program
We know the transition from study to practice can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve designed a 12-month program to build your confidence, clinical capability and career direction - without burning you out.

Your first month includes:

• 12-week orientation with shadowing and soft skill development
• No KPIs or billables in Week 1
• Caseload capped at 15 clients
• Group supervision tailored specifically for graduates
• Weekly sessions with your Graduate Program Officer

Billable expectations increase gradually over the year:

• Month 2: 3 hours/day
• Months 3–6: 4 hours/day
• Months 6–12: 5 hours/day, with a caseload of 25–35 clients

Caseloads are tailored to your interests, location, and experience level - you’ll always have a say in the clients you take on.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle

Next Steps

1. We’ll arrange an onsite interview around your availability
2. You'll be paired to start with another graduate for peer support
3. A personalised professional development plan will be built with your Team Leader
4. You’ll hit the ground running - confident, connected and backed every step of the way

Call Tamsin (our HR Manager) on 0466 275 077
Send an email to [email protected]
Or apply now!