- Grow your career with structured mentoring and an experienced MDT
- Enjoy a varied paediatric caseload across clinic, school, home and community
- Flexible working, ongoing development and a supportive team near the beach
At Avina, we believe the best clinicians are supported by experienced mentors, encouraged to ask questions and given opportunities to develop at their own pace.
Our Wollongong team has built a reputation for doing exactly that.
We're looking for an Early Career Occupational Therapist to join one of Avina's most established multidisciplinary teams. Whether you're a recent graduate or have a year or two of experience, you'll be surrounded by clinicians who genuinely enjoy helping each other succeed.
Why Join the Wollongong Team?
The Wollongong team is known for its supportive culture, experienced clinicians and collaborative approach to care.
Many of our team members have worked together for over four years, creating a welcoming environment where you'll quickly feel part of the team.
You'll work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping early career clinicians grow.
Several clinicians provide supervision or are progressing towards that pathway, meaning mentorship and professional development are built into everyday practice—not just your scheduled supervision sessions.
Live and Work in Beautiful Wollongong
Our modern office is centrally located, just minutes from Wollongong Central, cafés, restaurants and the beach.
The team regularly gets together for:
- Team lunches
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Coffee catch-ups
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Escape rooms
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Axe throwing
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Go-karting
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Dinner and social events
We're proud of the supportive culture we've created and genuinely enjoy celebrating successes together.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to develop your skills across a varied paediatric caseload while working in clinic, schools, homes and community settings.
You'll support children and families with presentations including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Intellectual Disability
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Developmental delay
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Functional skill development
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School participation
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Daily living skills
You'll work closely with families, teachers and support networks to develop practical, meaningful strategies that help children achieve their goals.
As your confidence grows, you'll have opportunities to expand your clinical interests and contribute to new service initiatives, including future group programs.
What Your Week Could Look Like
No two days are the same.
You could be:
- Supporting a child at school to improve classroom participation
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Delivering therapy sessions in our modern clinic
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Visiting families at home to develop practical daily living strategies
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Working with parents and educators to build confidence and independence
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Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Psychologists on shared participants
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Participating in peer supervision and multidisciplinary case discussions
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Learning from experienced clinicians who are invested in your success
You'll Never Feel Like You're Working Alone
Starting out in community practice can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to.
At Avina you'll receive:
- Regular clinical supervision
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Peer supervision every fortnight
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Ongoing mentoring from experienced clinicians
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Opportunities to shadow colleagues across disciplines
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Support with clinical reasoning and report writing
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A collaborative office environment where asking questions is encouraged
Our goal is to help you become the clinician you want to be.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is curious, compassionate and eager to learn.
You'll have:
- Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy
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Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
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Passion for working with children and families
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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A collaborative, person-centred approach
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Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Community experience isn't essential we'll provide the support to help you transition successfully.
Why Choose Avina?
When you join Avina, you're joining a national organisation that still feels local.
You'll benefit from:
- Structured clinical supervision and mentoring
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Experienced multidisciplinary colleagues
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Genuine opportunities to learn across disciplines
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Flexible working arrangements
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Professional development and career progression
- Modern systems and clinical resources
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A values-driven, collaborative culture
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Clear pathways into senior clinical and leadership roles
About Avina
At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
With more than 400 clinicians nationally, we provide Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics and Behaviour Support services across community, clinic and telehealth settings.
Everything we do is guided by our values:
Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful
Start Your Career with Confidence
If you're looking for more than just your next job—if you're looking for a team that will genuinely invest in your development—we'd love to hear from you.
