The Empower graduate pathway

Your Journey. Our Support. Your Future

—7 steps of support that help you achieve and thrive—

EXPLORE

Start strong with a structured induction and orientation program, including shadowing senior clinicians to build confidence

MAP YOUR GROWTH

Develop your personalised GROWTH plan to set clear goals and maximise your learning

PARTNER & LEARN

Build capacity through mentoring and peer learning, supported by a dedicated mentor and team

ONGOING LEARNING

Strengthen your practise through monthly clinical modules focused on best practise

WELLBEING

Prioritise your wellbeing with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport, supporting both your mental and physical health

EXPAND YOUR SKILLS

Invest in your development with a $1,500 external professional development fund

REWARD & READY FOR YOUR FUTURE

Celebrate your success with a graduate completion bonus and formal program recognition. Transition confidently into your career with ongoing opportunities at Empower

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Through the Empower Pathway, you’ll achieve:

Caseload Management

Build the confidence to manage your own caseload and prioritise competing demands

Clinical Skills

Develop strong assessment, intervention, and reporting skills across a variety of participants

Clinical Reasoning

Strengthen your clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making

Sector Experience

Gain practical experience working with the NDIS, Aged Care and community health systems

Collaboration

Learn to collaborate effectively with participants, families, support coordinators, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Master professional communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement

Professional Growth

Receive ongoing monitoring, supervision, and feedback to accelerate your development

Team Contribution

Contribute to team learning, quality improvement initiatives and a positive workplace culture

Confidence and Independence

Transition from graduate clinician to a confident, capable, & increasingly independent practitioner

Program Overview

Induction and orientation

Before getting started with us, you’ll attend an induction day where you get to meet the team. On this day you will also be inducted into the company and department, and spend some time with your team leaders. Following this day, you will be scheduled into a comprehensive orientation program, where you will shadow a few clinicians in our team. They will show you the ropes, including processes and documentation.

Graduate GROWTH plan

A GROWTH plan is an agreed plan between you and your mentor to identify your goals and opportunities you can participate in that will help you achieve these goals. It is reviewed regularly to help you stay on track. It’s important start with the end in mind! The Graduate GROWTH plan is how we ensure all grads work to achieve their goals. GROWTH stands for:

Mentoring and peer learning

You will be partnered up with a mentor in your team who will work to guide, facilitate, encourage and support you throughout your graduate year. You will meet regularly with your mentor to go through any questions, concerns, or clinical case scenarios you can’t seem to wrap you head around. On top of this, you’ll also have support from your peers, with opportunities to discuss any clinical queries, brainstorm and learn off each other in a group setting.

Career coaching

Sit down with your mentor to work out what is your next big step! What would you like to achieve after your graduate year? Your mentor will work with you to identify actions and make plans to help you make your next move.

External professional development

You have an allowance of $1500 to learn from the experts in the field.

Monthly online clinical module

This forms part of the Clinical development program where each month focuses on a different topic. You will get access to Empower Learning management system which houses all our educational resources. Learn the most current evidence based practice and learn why we do what we do.

Monthly clinical workshops

Each month, we run a clinical workshop which allows you to engage in case studies and apply your practical skills. Thus runs alongside the monthly online modules. These workshops are run by senior clinicians and are both in-person and online. It’s a great opportunity to put your skills to practise!

Graduate completion bonus

Finish on a high with a completion bonus.

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Keen to learn more?

Hear from our graduates, past and present, on their career journeys at Empower.

HOW TO APPLY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GRADUATE PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

How to Apply

There are 3 stages to join our Empower Graduate Program.

Our simple three-stage application process is your opportunity to get into the mix and become a successful Empower Graduate.

Successfully advancing through every stage brings you closer to becoming an important member of our multidisciplinary Heatlhcare Team.

Stage 1. APPLY FOR A PLACE IN THE PROGRAM

Complete our online application form and submit your CV along with a cover letter for consideration.

Stage 2. INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

Stage 3. GRADUATE INDUCTION

If you’re one of the lucky ones that receive and accepts our offer, graduate induction will commence either:

mid-January of the following year or
year-round in smaller group intakes.

If you want to learn more, please contact our People and Culture Team on
03 9583 1364.

Hot Tip!

Apply for your AHPRA registration as early as possible! Ask you course coordinator when is your expected study completion date and commence your registration process 6 weeks before that date.

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GRADUATE FAQs

Graduate Program Frequently Asked Questions

Read answers to our frequently asked questions by graduates applying for roles at Empower Healthcare.

Will I be a permanent employee?

Yes, we have permanent full time and part time opportunities

I am only available part time, can I still join the graduate program?

Yes we offer flexible working arrangements, you can join our program on a part time basis as long as you work at least 3 days with us.

Do you provide any relocation support?

Relocation support will be considered on a case by case basis.

I’m not an Australian citizen, can I apply?

Yes, we are happy to discuss visa sponsorship for some roles.

What is the selection process like?

Should your application be of interest to us, you will receive a phone call from our people and culture team to discuss the opportunity further. The next step is a face to face/video interview with one of our leaders followed by reference checks and an offer if successful.

When will you be making offers to successful applicants?

Usually within a week of interviewing with us.

Are you looking for people with specific degrees?

At this point in time our graduate program is open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists and Speech Pathologists.

How many positions are available?

This varies depending on the state, we have close to 10 positions available in our 2026 Graduate Program nationwide.

When does the Graduate Development Program start?

You can join at any time once your registration comes through and then join the program in January.

Will I have a central point of contact for help during the Graduate Program?

Yes you will be assigned a mentor (a senior clinician in your team) as well as have support available from your peers.

What career and personal support will I receive during the program?

Your mentor will take you through a Graduate GROWTH plan to discuss your next steps and what you would like to achieve after your graduate year. As for personal support, we understand that the transition from student to grad can sometimes be daunting therefore we provide a lot of support in terms of regular check ins, monthly clinical workshops, internal PD sessions and a free counselling service (EAP).

Can I undertake further study while on the program?

Yes of course! This is why we have created an external PD fund for our grads to access. You have an allowance of $1500 to use within your first year plus 5 days of study leave.

Can I begin while waiting for my registration?

You can attend our induction however you will need to wait for your registration before officially commencing your role.

What services do Empower deliver?

We deliver Allied Health services to senior Australians and people with disabilities (15 years and older) in their homes, communities and Residential Aged Care facilities.

How is the supervision/mentor program run?

Our supervision and mentoring structures differ for each discipline. However, new graduates receive weekly supervision/mentoring to begin with which gradually reduces as your confidence and skills build. This may be in individually or in pairs.

What are the workload expectations and how do they change with experience?

Workload for new graduates is based on a gradual building of your capacity and referrals are allocated in a way that is paced and considered.

OTs have a clearly defined scope of practice, so you will only be allocated work that is appropriate for a new graduate and will be supported to slowly build on the complexity of the work. Each clinical area caseload varies and we are happy to chat about this with you further.

Monthly review meetings are held with the team leader to measure and support you working towards your goals and KPI's. Clinicians are supported to work in a balanced way that reflects our goals for quality, growth and engagement.