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Employment pathways for Occupational Therapist graduates in Australia

Job options for OT graduates and students Start Working Sooner Than You Think You don’t have to wait for graduation or AHPRA registration to begin your career. Many employers are willing to hire you conditionally, pending your successful completion of studies and registration.  Becoming an AHA while you study is a great option. Read our…

Emerging job trends for Occupational Therapists in Australia

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Occupational therapy in Australia offers a wealth of opportunities for internationally-trained OTs seeking to transition into the Australian healthcare landscape. Knowing about the latest trends and special areas can really help you do well in your career. In this blog, we explore some emerging trends for Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Australia. This knowledge could enhance…

Part-Time Role for Educational Speech Pathologist | CASE STUDY

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We Found the Ideal Part-Time Position for a Skilled Speech Pathologist THE ISSUE An experienced educational speech pathologist found herself in a challenging situation due to health and family reasons.   DIGGING DEEPER With an established career as an educational speech pathologist, this candidate possessed valuable skills and knowledge. However her personal circumstances meant she…

From Allied Health Assistant to Neurological Occupational Therapist | CASE STUDY

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We Helped a Dedicated Allied Health Assistant Transition to a Neurological Occupational Therapist Role THE ISSUE Our journey began with a determined and driven candidate who embarked on her career as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) while simultaneously studying an Occupational Therapy (OT) degree. Balancing work and studies, she displayed an unwavering commitment to her…

Advocating for an Animal-Assisted Therapy Organisation | CASE STUDY

We Helped an Animal-Assisted Therapy Organisation Overcome Recruitment Challenges THE ISSUE A boutique animal-assisted therapy Private Practice in Brisbane was pioneering a unique therapeutic model that was still developing in Australia. They were using Labradors as part of their therapeutic interventions with paediatric clients. Despite having a remarkable offering and numerous referrals, they struggled to…

Allied Health EMPLOYERS: Keep Recruiter Fees Confidential From Candidates

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In the world of Allied Health job hunting and recruitment, communication is key. However, some conversations are best kept behind closed doors. We’ve recently encountered situations where employers have openly discussed recruiter fees with candidates during the hiring process. This practice not only puts jobseekers in an uncomfortable position but also has a negative impact…

Finding a unique Social Worker role | CASE STUDY

social worker on a couch with a client

THE ISSUE We had a Social Worker come to us looking for a role that would utilise her unique skillset, while also accommodating her lifestyle needs.   DIGGING DEEPER This Social Worker had previously worked for the government in human services and child welfare. Her work environment was very hectic, yet also highly regulated, and…

Speech Pathologist seeking single site | CASE STUDY

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THE ISSUE We were approached by a Speech Pathologist in Melbourne who was experiencing burnout after years of working in the community NDIS system.   DIGGING DEEPER While she loved her job, what seemed to be the greatest cause of friction for this Speechie was the travel involved in her role. Traveling between clients, while…

Hiring into remote roles | CASE STUDY

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THE ISSUE A client reached out to get help finding a Rehab Consultant, who was either an OT, physio or exercise physiologist, as they could not find anyone locally.   DIGGING DEEPER Due to their extremely remote location (southern Western Australia), this company had pretty much given up hope of finding the right candidate.  …