Therapy Graduate Program

Kick start your career with Northcott

Northcott’s graduate program offers a dynamic and rewarding start to your career as a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist. Develop your skills and confidence while being supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Meet some of our therapists from our 2024 Graduate program

Northcott’s Graduate program prepares you to build your caseload and deliver therapy interventions

• A structured 3-month onboarding plan
• Gradual caseload and calendar build-up (metered start)
• Weekly supervision and regular check-ins
• Peer mentoring and clinical huddles
• Wraparound support from your multi-disciplinary team
• Practical resources, tools, and admin assistance
• Ongoing professional development beyond the program

Benefits of joining the Northcott team

• Flexible Work Options – We offer both part-time and full-time roles so you can find the work-life balance that suits you, with realistic caseloads and achievable utilisation targets.
• Wellness Perks – Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, discounted insurance, and a wide range of perks and savings through Perkbox.
• Competitive Salary – Earn up to $90,000 + super + salary packaging, plus paid travel time, kilometre reimbursement, or access to pool cars.
• Supportive Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with regular peer supervision and support from clinical experts across multiple states.
• Professional Development – Receive 10 days of dedicated PD leave each year, plus a $1,000 allowance to support your ongoing growth.

Northcott is inviting talented and passionate graduates to contribute their skills to one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations. We provide services and support for people across the lifespan, and to their families and carers.

You will gain valuable experience from managing a varied clinical caseload, providing all aspects of therapy services to children, young people, and adults with a range of conditions.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Read more about our commitment to reconciliation