The ACH Group Occupational Therapy Graduate Pathway
Are you a passionate new graduate OT ready to launch your career with confidence and dedicated strong support?
We’re excited to offer a comprehensive New Graduate Program designed to help you thrive and grow in your first role!
ACH Group’s New Graduate Program is a 12-month full time new graduate position where you will work in the community to complete two, six-month rotations in different areas within our Health Services business.
Over the 12 months, you will experience a wide range of opportunities, funding streams and holistic healthy ageing models, alongside your peers.
Learn foundational OT skills including pressure care management, home modifications, rehabilitation, equipment prescription and functional assessment.
Benefits of ACH Group’s New Graduate Occupational Therapy Program
Expert supervision
Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship from a Level 3 OT — an experienced therapist dedicated to supporting your professional development.
Frequent and focused
Benefit from increased supervision frequency to help you build skills and confidence faster.
Monthly group in-services
Join your fellow new grads for regular learning sessions tailored to your needs and challenges.
Step-by-step learning
We guide you through understanding funding streams one at a time, ensuring you master each area without feeling overwhelmed.
Diverse caseload
Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of cases, building your versatility as a therapist.
Assessment support
Learn and master up to 12 different OT assessments through a structured process — observe, get observed, then conduct assessments independently with confidence.
Comprehensive equipment training
Develop your skills in equipment prescription with dedicated support throughout your learning journey.
Health – New Graduate Occupational Therapist
Location: Glenelg / Christie Downs / Rostrevor
Job type: Full-time 12-months fixed term program
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Induction to help you settle in and build confidence in your role
- Weekly 1:1 supervision with experienced senior clinicians
- Practical workshops
- Clinical tutorials
- Peer learning opportunities
- A learning-focused environment with access to ongoing professional development and CPD
- A collaborative multidisciplinary team where your voice and ideas are valued
As a New Graduate OT, you’ll be supported to:
- Conduct customer assessments and develop individualized intervention plans
- Provide clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions for a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and rehabilitation needs
- Focus on customer goals and functional abilities to maximize independence and well-being
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in case conferences, and engage in professional development activities
- Help clients navigate changes in function and stay safe and independent at home
- Learn and contribute to innovative projects in technology-enabled care
If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you…
If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you:
- Regular supervision and mentoring
- Positive workplace culture with regular team meetings and in-house upskilling
- Professional development opportunities and funding
- Health services programs provided in various settings, including clinics and customer homes
- ACH Group’s holistic approach to supporting good lives for older people
ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (e.g., discounted private health).
ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.
Grow your career with ACH Group
Many people mistakenly believe that career advancement in aged care is impossible – but that’s not true. Our career pathways identify the specific education, training, and experience you need to reach your career goals.
Learn more about career development with ACH Group.