We are seeking multiple Graduate Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists to join our team in 2026, with four or more roles available in each discipline.

About Us

DLS Allied Health is a Victorian-based Allied Health provider. We provide services to 1,100+ people across Victoria and New South Wales and are continuing to grow.

We provide services to individuals to enable them to achieve their goals at home, in the community, at school, and at work. We take a holistic approach to providing capacity-building services, including working with other businesses/organisations, community groups, specialists, carers, educators, family, and friends.

Our Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology teams work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including NDIS participants and NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) participants.

Who are we looking for (Key Selection Criteria)?

The roles are based in Bendigo. The right person will:

Want to work with people from all backgrounds, with different goals and ambitions.

Pursue a specific area of interest, or gain experience from a varied caseload.

Be passionate about making a difference.

Love working in the community, delivering services to people in their homes, schools, workplaces, etc.

Responsibilities

Our Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists' day-to-day responsibilities are split between:

Planning, delivering, and documenting therapy sessions.

Conducting assessments and writing reports.

Attending care team meetings, creating resources, and other activities to support the people you provide services to.

As a graduate allied health practitioner, you will enter our structured graduate pathway that includes:

Weekly supervision with a senior staff member (which continues in your second year).

Participate in our weekly Graduate Group.

Our graduate group begins as a combined OT and SP group, then splits into discipline-specific groups for more targeted learning opportunities.

The first six months of our graduate group sessions consist of structured learning on various topics led by a senior staff member.

After six months, our graduate group begins alternating between structured learning and peer support/discussion.

Structured Professional Development (both internally and externally provided) specific to your preferred scope of practice to give you the tools and confidence to get started.

In addition to the structured PD program (where we pick PD for you), you will also continue your professional development based on your areas of interest and practice areas where you would like to feel more confident (where you pick PD for yourself).

We provide our staff with 10 days of study/CPD leave and a budget of $2,500 each year to undertake professional development or learning experiences (based on a full-time position).

What Are We Offering?

We are offering multiple graduate positions with a salary of $85,000 + Super + Leave Loading (full-time equivalent).

We aim to offer industry-leading graduate pathways as we know how important the earlier years of your career are.

All positions are ongoing, and your employment will continue after your graduate year.

You will also receive:

Tools of the trade – a computer, phone, access to therapy resources, assessments, report writing templates, and more.

Access to fleet vehicles, where available, and reimbursement for personal travel at $0.99 per km otherwise.

Yearly CPD budget of $2500.

Flexible work schedules including 8 or 9-day fortnights and other flexible options.

A hybrid work environment (WFH or our office, with appointments in the community).

5 weeks annual leave (1 more than the award).

2 weeks study/CPD leave.

2 weeks personal leave.

Paid parental leave.

Required Clearances/Qualifications

For Occupational Therapists, be registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) by 2026.

For Speech Pathologists, be registered with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) by 2026.

A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.

A current Australian Driver’s License and an operational vehicle.

Passionate to learn through CPD and supervision.

Interested in finding out more?

If you wish to apply, either click "Apply" on SEEK, or please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected]

Want to have a chat first? Get in touch to discuss our Graduate Pathway and what this can look like for you, by contacting either of the people listed below:

Carly Dewar (Occupational Therapy)
Phone: 0419 710 867
Email: [email protected]

Sarah Bennett (Speech Pathology)
Phone: 0418 700 411
Email: [email protected]

Our graduate program for 2026 starts on Monday, February 2nd - lock in your position now.