New Graduate Occupational Therapist – FT

🌟 7 Weeks Leave + Mentoring + Supportive Team + Leadership Pathways

The Opportunity

Families are waiting. Our team is growing. And we’re looking for a motivated New Graduate Occupational Therapist to join Northern Star Supports (NSS) in Kurri Kurri.

This is your chance to start your OT career in a workplace where you’re not just another number – you’re valued, supported, and set up to thrive.

Why Join NSS?

Enjoy the independence of your own work vehicle – available for both professional and personal use.

Laptop & phone provided

Flexible working options – office, community, and home

Low KPIs – we prioritise quality of therapy over quotas

Career growth & leadership opportunities as you develop in your profession

Supportive team culture – a collaborative allied health team with decades of experience in the disability sector

Regular clinical mentoring with senior OT

Above-award salary – negotiable to reflect your experience

7 weeks annual leave (5 directed around school holidays + 2 flexible)

$1,000 bonus upon successful completion of 6-month probation — our way of saying thank you for choosing to grow your career with NSS.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Deliver therapy in homes, schools, the community, and our therapy spaces.

- Work closely with families to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

- Develop and implement therapy plans under supervision and with regular mentoring.

- Collaborate with Speech Pathologists, Intervention Teachers, and Support Workers to provide holistic support.

- Document progress and outcomes in line with NDIS requirements.

How We Support You

- Regulat clinical supervision with an experienced OT.

- Joint visits & shadowing opportunities so you learn in real settings.

- Structured onboarding with time to build your caseload gradually.

- Regular team mentoring – with staff who have decades of experience in the disability sector and can support you both within and beyond your OT role.

- Professional Development (PD) to access external training.

- Leadership pathways – as you grow in your profession, opportunities to step into senior roles and guide others.

About You

- A recent OT graduate (or graduating soon) with a passion for paediatrics and disability.

- A team player who values learning, growth, and collaboration.

- Excited to grow your skills with structured mentoring and long-term career opportunities.

About NSS

Northern Star Supports is a values-driven, family-focused provider offering Speech Pathology, OT, Developmental Teaching, and Support Work across the Hunter Valley. We’re proud of our supportive, down-to-earth culture where staff wellbeing matters just as much as client outcomes.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to launch your OT career in a supportive workplace where you’ll be mentored, encouraged, and given the space to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek or send your CV to [email protected]