(PKT) Graduate Occupational Therapist

Job Description

We are an allied health practice providing a holistic approach to client care through paediatric speech pathology, occupational therapy, and psychology across our 4 clinic locations in Brendale, Eight Mile Plains, Logan and Upper Coomera. 

We have filled all our 2026 Grad positions, except at our Logan clinic. (Only 2 positions remain) 

Ask us for a copy of our 2026 Grad Program Guide for full details 💁

• 2026 Grad Program Salary Package
• Base salary: $80,000.00
• Superannuation: $9,600.00
• PD allowance: up to $4,000.00 / 4 days PD leave
• Total package: $93,600.00

Highlights Of The Grad Program:

• 🏠 Clinic-based role - work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experienced practitioners, not out of the boot of your car on your own  
• 📅 Comprehensive induction - a 2-week comprehensive induction period, with ongoing training and development  
• 🦥 Manageable caseload - A slow build-up in caseload, with ongoing support from highly experienced Senior OTs working right alongside you  
• 🗣️ Frequent supervision - weekly 1:1 internal supervision & fortnightly peer supervision, you'll never feel left on your own and will be well supported  
• 🧠 Professional Development - monthly in-service professional development from highly experienced seniors

Highlights of Working at Pepper Kids:

• 👶 Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks additional paid parental leave to  support parent's success both at work and at home  
• ⛱️ More Annual Leave - up to 5 weeks, including a week of Bonus Leave  
• 🧠 More PD - up to 4 days PD leave per year / $4,000 budget and regular in-service PD from senior practitioners  
• 🤗 More Clinical Support - work alongside the team in a dedicated clinic room, with calendared 1:1 supervision & fortnightly peer supervision  
• 🖥️ More Admin Support - our client service team handles all things admin, including client waitlist and all bookings  
• 🤸‍♂️ More Flexibility - the ability to choose your working hours, and even complete admin work from home  
• 👨‍✈ More Autonomy - full control over your calendar, see clients in clinic or in the community, dedicated admin time   
• 💎 A generous salary with a focus on quality, not KPIs - 1:1 supervision, peer supervision, regular in-service PD, & career development opportunities  
• ⚖️ Work-life balance - flexible hours between 7.30am to 5.30pm, WFH and always finish on time
• Please note: we only have limited positions available.
• BE QUICK - call Jenny (Head of Recruitment) today on 0497 615 072.
• Or click on the APPLY button or email: careers@pepperkidstherapy.com.au

Qualifications

• Full Australian work rights
• Registration with AHPRA or eligibility to obtain
• Degree in Occupational Therapy 
• Police check and Working with Children check (or ability to obtain these before commencing work).

Additional Information

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.