Don’t miss your chance, secure your spot now for our mega February 2026 graduate intake!

Job title - Graduate Occupational Therapist
Employment Type - Full time or Part time (4 days per week)
Salary - $77,200 - $80,104 per annum + annual leave loading & superannuation + vehicle options + mobile + laptop + options to boost salary up to $10,000
Location- Choose a hub near you! We have graduate positions open in:

• O'Halloran Hill
• Mile End

Step into a career that empowers you and others.
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference! Start your journey with Everyday Independence in February 2026 and join a graduate program where you’ll get the supervision and support you need to thrive in community disability practice.

About Everyday Independence
With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic allied health organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

As one of the Australia’s largest therapy providers, Everyday Independence is growing with confidence and welcoming passionate, purpose driven practitioners who want to make a real impact. At Everyday Independence, you’ll find job stability, structured mentoring and supervision, continuous learning and professional development, career pathways and a values-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver evidence-based therapy in environments that matter most to participants -homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
• Empower participants to overcome barriers and achieve their personal goals.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to share ideas and create innovative solutions.
• Build meaningful relationships that drive positive change with participants.

Your First Year Includes:

• Comprehensive Induction: Your first month is dedicated to building foundational skills and understanding interdisciplinary teamwork.
• 1:1 Clinical Supervision: Get personalised guidance from experienced mentors and supervisors to enhance your clinical confidence and skills
• Structured Learning: Dive into both interdisciplinary and discipline-specific modules, covering the fundamentals of therapy planning, high-impact interventions, multi-modal communication, and managing complex behaviours.
• Professional Development: Strengthen your clinical expertise with a tailored approach while also developing essential professional skills like time management, coaching, and participant engagement
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Learn alongside other disciplines to broaden your impact.

Why Choose Us?

• Career Pathways: Explore seven clinical areas with opportunities to specialise and lead.
• Support Network: Connect with mentors, supervisors, and a nationwide team of passionate therapists.
• Learn from Leaders: Work alongside industry experts who will inspire your growth.
• Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses.
• Bonus Potential: Earn up to $3,000 annually for meeting role expectations and up to $10,000 annually by increasing your billable time to support more participants.
• National Flexibility: With hubs across Australia, grow your career wherever life takes you.
• Work-Life Balance: Recharge days, wellbeing initiatives, purchased leave, and paid parental leave.
• Tools for Success: Start with a Surface Pro, phone, and everything you need to thrive.
• Vehicle Options: Choose kilometre reimbursement or lease a company vehicle.

What You’ll Need

• A recently completed Occupational Therapy degree and current (or pending) AHPRA registration.
• Ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to work in community settings.

Our Graduates Say
“As a graduate at Everyday Independence, I have never felt out of my depth because I always knew I had the support of a therapy mentor and my team members to help me through any challenging or new situations. Since joining the graduate program, I’ve never looked back.”
– Charlotte, Graduate Occupational Therapist

Be the difference. Be a change maker. Apply now and start your journey with us.