Occupational Therapist - 2026 new graduate program
Nepean Speech & Occupational Therapy
Penrith, Sydney NSW
Job Description
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – 2026 new graduate program!
Join an innovative team that is 30 years STRONG!
**Applications are now open for our 2026 New Graduate Occupational Therapist program!**We are seeking three enthusiastic New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our growing team of Occupational Therapists in our beautiful multidisciplinary Speech and OT clinic. Are you a final year Occupational Therapy Uni student who is starting to consider options for 2026? If you are, please read on!
About Us: Established in 1995, Nepean Speech and Occupational Therapy (NSPOT) is a highly respected multi-disciplinary team where we offer structured supportive career progression from New Graduate positions right up to Senior and Team Leader roles. We are a connected team of 27 OTs, Speechies and Client Care team members and are proud to be forerunners in Neuro Affirming Paediatric Practice! Located at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Mountains of Sydney, you will enjoy driving against the flow of traffic to get to work each day!
Why work at NSPOT?
Stability: Our practice celebrated turning 30 YEARS OLD this year! We are established, respected and are not going anywhere!We were around for 22 years before NDIS came along, your job will always be secure!
Participate in our structured onboarding program where you will be nurtured and supported in your role. Clinical and personal growth will be supported via weekly 1:1 individual and group mentoring sessions.
PD!!! Take advantage your $2,000/5 days out of clinic PD budget! In addition to this, enjoy the continual learning opportunities that will be given to you with our fortnightly in-clinic PD sessions and when we bring in external speakers!
**OUR POINTS OF DIFFERENCE!**The collaboration between our OTs and Speechies is next level. Our OTs know how to speak "speech" and our speechies know how to speak "OT". Watch the "magic happen" in our huge OT gym where we run joint speech/OT sessions, and also in our hallways, where "corridor therapy" elicits big smiles and laughs from our clients, and more than that, faster progression to their goals being achieved.
Work with a team of 9 ND affirming occupational therapists with a diverse range of experience, who will provide additional "on the fly" support.
Work alongside a team of 12 speechies who will help you perform magic with your shared clients.
Admin and Therapy Assistant support are provided for all things NDIS and non-clinical tasks which allows you to focus on doing what you love!
We are huge promoters of work / life balance. You will end your week at lunchtime on Fridays.
We host awesome team bonding events that are held on a regular basis!
The position: You will be working with children and adolescents with a broad range of participation and engagement difficulties. Duties would include providing one on one therapy services, joint OT/speech therapy sessions, both office and school visits (no more than one school in a day) and running school holiday groups and intensives. 80-90% of your sessions will be conducted in our clinic, with the balance being schools and home visits. We want you to gain a true sense of belonging to our wonderful team. Your caseload will consist of a mix of private and NDIS funded clients.
Essential Criteria:
Occupational Therapy Australia Membership
Private indemnity insurance
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport with clients and families
Access to own transport with a current driver’s licence
Working with Children Check and National Police Check
To find out more about us, check us out on our:
Website: https://nspot.com.au/careers/
Instagram: nepeanspeechandot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSPOT2750/
TikTok: nepeanspeechandot
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits & Perks
About Nepean Speech & Occupational Therapy
Join our innovative team at Nepean Speech & Occupational Therapy where we're building the future of technology. We value collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.