About our Therapy graduate program
Our 12 month graduate program has been specially designed to expand on your university studies, with a dedicated Graduate Coordinator who will be there to support you on your journey.
The purpose of the graduate program is to:
Build your clinical knowledge and skills
Develop your professional identity
Facilitate your connections to the broader therapy team
Support your understanding and use of systems and processes
Create opportunities for you to contribute to the organisation
The structure of the graduate program:
The structure of the graduate program has been specifically designed to interconnect your learning and development journey with your role as a therapist. We have allocated 1 day per week (for 12 months) for the graduate program with a hybrid delivery to allow you to focus on the weekly topic and engage with your graduate cohort.
During the graduate program:
During the graduate program we offer plenty of opportunities for you to develop your professional skills and specific clinical knowledge through your participation in formal training, workshops, small group activities and case study discussions.
You will also:
Be supported by your Graduate Coordinator
Build connections with other graduates
Connect with multidisciplinary therapy service teams across Victoria and NSW and engage with industry experts
Grow, refine and develop your theoretical and practical skills, experiences, knowledge, and applications
Have dedicated Professional Development time
Receive dedicated Self-care time
Regular supervision with your Team Leader
About the role
At the beginning of your career, we focus on you and your development as a therapist. As you continue to advance your learning and development within the graduate program, your Graduate Coordinator and Team Leader will work with you on establishing your own caseload of clients.
Your role as a therapist, whilst participating in the graduate program will be to:
Deliver therapy to children, young people and adults (our clients) who are experiencing learning, language, sensory, intellectual, physical, and cognitive difficulties.
Provide evidence-based interventions
Create opportunities for our clients to build on their strengths, by recognising their goals and developing strategies to achieve long-term solutions.
Work with our clients, families, and their support networks formally and informally.
Collaborate with a dynamic team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
What we encourage:
Commencing your career can be incredibly rewarding but can also be challenging too. Our focus is to support and encourage you during your career journey. Here are a few things we encourage you to do as a therapist:
Reach out for support
Give everything a go & be open to new experiences
Remember that everyone's journey is different
Embrace learning opportunities
Self-praise & celebrate your achievements
Develop trusting relationships with our clients and their support networks
Expand your horizons
Excel your skills
Be brave and confident
What we will provide
In addition to what we encourage, we also provide wonderful benefits as a therapist and employee of Scope. These are:
Scheduler to assist with booking appointments
Flexibility (work/life balance)
Specialist supervision
Tools and resources for clinical practices
Work equipment – Phone, iPad, Laptop
Travel allowance or access to a vehicle
Professional Development allowance and opportunities
Competitive salary
Salary sacrificing
Access to Scope Employee Assistance Program
Application Requirements
Recently completed or will be completing your university studies in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy in 2024.
Resume
Academic transcripts (unofficial)
Working with Children's Check (Employee)
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
Drivers License
International Police Check (if you have lived overseas in the last 10 years for a continuous 12 month period)
The below items will be requested during the recruitment process:
APHRA registration (Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy)
Provisional Certified Practising Speech Pathology (CPSP) membership through Speech Pathology Australia (Speech Pathology)
Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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