Allied Health Graduate Program 2027 - Physio | OT | Speech

2027 Allied Health Graduate Program | Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology 

About the Opportunity 
Kurrajong Therapy Plus is seeking Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology graduates (from 2025 & 2026) to join our 2027 Allied Health Graduate Program.  

Commencing in January 2027, our structured two-year program provides regular supervision, professional development and gradually increasing caseload to help you build confidence in your chosen discipline.  

In the initial stages of the program you’ll assess participants, deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and provide support and advice in a person-centred framework. In time, among other opportunities, you’ll refer and consult within our team, facilitate group therapy sessions and oversee one of our many placement students. 

Flexible start dates are available, with full-time roles in Wagga Wagga and Griffith, and ongoing employment after successful completion. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Structured two-years of learning and development with ongoing employment after the completion of the program.
• Four weeks annual leave plus an additional week in January when agreed targets are met. 
• Monthly Day Off and flexible working arrangements – utilise an extra day off to recharge or plan that day trip to explore the Riverina Murray area.  
• Therapy Plus Incentive Program – earn quarterly bonuses and gift cards when performance targets are achieved.
• Professional development allowance for each year of service.
• Work as part of a large and passionate multidisciplinary team – daily peer to peer learning opportunities.
• Clinical supervision and support – our graduate program started in 2018, we know how to foster your professional growth.  
• Positive workplace culture – you’ll feel a real sense of belonging at Kurrajong.
• Competitive base salary starting at $82k. Progress your career and earn bonuses along the way - Your efforts will be appreciated and rewarded.
• Flexible work arrangements. 
• Staff wellbeing program and initiatives – including Employee Assistance Program to help support you to manage work-related and personal challenges.

We also offer paid parental leave, relocation assistance, a yearly uniform allowance and a range of additional employee benefits.   

Is there a benefit that matters to you that we haven’t mentioned? We’d love to hear from you. 

Eligibility :

• Right to work in Australia 
• Recent Graduate in the last two years or eligible to graduate in early-mid 2027. We also have opportunities to work as an Allied Health Assistant until you graduate. 
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy applicants: Eligible to obtain or hold current AHPRA registration.
• Speech Pathology applicants: Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia and provisional Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status. 
• Current Working with Children Check & NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain).

Who are we? 
Kurrajong have worked for over 68 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities. We are a not-for-profit National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. Our Head Office is based in Wagga Wagga but we are located throughout the Riverina Murray region. 

Want to know more? 
To learn more about Kurrajong’s Allied Health Graduate Program, please contact Therapy Plus Manager Michelle Merrylees on 04•• ••• 305 or email ••••@kurrajong.com.au. 

To view the position description, visit:  
Physio – kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PD-Physio.pdf 
OT – kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PD-OT.pdf 
Speech - kurrajong.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PD-Speech.pdf 
 
Applications will be closely monitored and reviewed as they are received. Apply via our website by providing a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the relevant position description. 

Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce 
We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do. 

Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all