QVARI New Graduate Program
Start Strong. Stay Supported. Actually Thrive.
At QVARI, we don’t just give you a job and supervision.
We give you structure, support, flexibility, and space to grow — all designed by occupational therapists, for occupational therapists.
What You Actually Get at QVARI
Support & Growth | What That Looks Like |
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Admin support | We handle bookings, NDIS logistics, and form-chasing — so you don’t have to. |
Ideas → Action feedback loop | Got a better way to do something? Pitch it. We’ll trial it. Your voice matters here. |
Work-life balance, actually protected | Flexibility built in. Wellbeing check-ins are part of our culture — not just HR policy. |
Real career pathways | Whether you want to specialise or lead, we’ll build your next steps with you. |
Allied Health Assistant (AHA) support | AHAs run therapy programs and gather data, giving you time back to focus on clinical growth. |
Gradual caseload ramp-up | Start light. Increase when you feel ready — not when the spreadsheet says so. |
Culture of continuous development | Backed by systems, time, and people who genuinely want to see you thrive. |
Peer buddy + senior OT mentor | Someone to message mid-session, someone to guide your big-picture thinking. |
Weekly 1:1 clinical supervision | Protected time every week. Structured, consistent, and backed by therapists who get it. |
Choose-your-passion caseload | You tell us what you love (AT, home mods, mental health, paediatrics, etc.) — we build your caseload around it. |
What Makes Us Different
Most graduate programs are bolted on.
Ours is built in.
We created QVARI with new graduates in mind — from day one.
And everything we offer is designed around what actually works for clinicians starting out:
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You won’t be left alone on complex cases.
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You won’t be expected to hit full productivity in week three.
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You will be heard, supported, and challenged in all the right ways.
You’re not just filling a role. You’re shaping a profession — and we’re building a team that reflects that.
Who This Is For
You’re the kind of therapist who:
Wants your first year to be supportive, not overwhelming
Has a passion for real-world community OT
Thrives in values-aligned teams that walk the walk
Wants flexibility, autonomy, and growth without burnout
Is ready to be part of something different — and better
How We Hire
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Structured onboarding
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Shadowing, joint visits, and system training
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Light caseload (and we mean it)
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Weekly supervision + meet your peer buddy
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Goal-setting session for your first 3–6 months
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Caseload increases as you feel ready
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Supervised but increasingly independent
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Attend community visits solo with backup always available
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In-house PD workshops, clinical roundtables
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Identify areas you want to specialise in
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Take the lead on your own clinical programs
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Begin mentoring the next cohort
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Trial your own ideas (resource, workflow, group)
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Apply your PD funds and study leave to a niche of interest
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Begin shaping your next step: senior clinician, specialist OT, or leadership role
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Meet with your mentor to plan your second year
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Present at a PD session or clinical case conference
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Optional: design or co-lead an initiative you’re passionate about
What You’ll Need to Apply
You’ll need to be in your final year of an accredited occupational therapy program or recently graduated, working toward or holding current AHPRA registration. You should be based in Brisbane or surrounding areas, or willing to travel within Southeast Queensland. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who align with QVARI’s values: quality, vision, accountability, reliability and inclusivity.
📩 Ready to Start?
We offer rolling start dates and can hold your spot until you’re registered.
👉 Register Interest – Final Year Students
👉 Or email us directly at hello@qvari.com.au
Prefer to talk it through first? We’re happy to chat — obligation-free.
Contact Us
To refer a client or enquire about positions please get in touch via the form below.
Alternatively you can email hello@qvari.com.au or call 0435109141 or 0475122066